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Uasin Gishu, Nairobi win para volley titles in Eldoret

Cyril Kosgei (left) and Luke Kiprop (second right), of Uasin Gishu Para Volley team play against Samson Njoroge (centre) and James Marerere (right), of Nairobi Para Volley team during the men’s final match at the National Para Volleyball Trials held at Gulab Leisure Centre in Eldoret town, Uasin Gishu County on May 20, 2023.

Photo credit: Jared Nyataya | Nation Media Group

What you need to know:

  • The men and women's teams will have 12 players each ahead of the Para Games.
  • Uasin Gishu men’s team overpowered Nairobi 3-2 (12-25, 25-20, 12-25, 26-24, 15-10) to win the title.

Uasin Gishu County and Nairobi County men’s and women’s teams were on Saturday crowned champions at the para volleyball national trials in Eldoret, Uasin Gishu County.

The event attracted 25 teams from 17 counties in an event the Kenya Para Volleyball Federation officials were using to name the national team that will represent the country at the 1st Africa Para Games set for September 3-12 in Accra, Ghana.