Kenya names strong team for World Indoor Championships

Kenya has named a strong team for the upcoming World Indoor Championships in Nanjing China.

The event will take place next week, 21-23 March.

Kenya heads into the championships looking for a stronger showing than last year’s edition in Glasgow, Scotland.

On that occasion, Beatrice Chepkoech secured the country’s only medal—a bronze in the women’s 3000m.

In the 800m Women, Lilian Atieno will be joined by Vivian Chebet with Noah Kibet, Collins Kipruto, and Alex Ngeno Kipngetich representing the country in the men's segment.

Dorcas Kaboloni and Susan Lokayo will handle the 1500m women's race, with Festus Lagat the main man in the men's section.

Squad list

800m Women

1. Vivian Chebet Kiprotich

2. Lilian Atieno Odira

800m Men

1. Noah Kibet

2. Collins Kipruto

3. Alex Ngeno Kipngetich

1500m Women

1. Dorcas Kaboloni Ewoi

2. Susan Lokayo Ejore

1500m Men

Festus Lagat

3000m Women

Purity Kajuju Gitonga

3000m Men

Cornelius Kemboi

Team Officials

Abdullahi Omar Salat – Team Leader

Mathew Kipchumba – Team Physio

Esther Kavaya – Safeguarding

Vincent Mumo – Team Coach