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Lamu Deaf Swimmer Bags 2 Gold Medals and Qualifies to Represent Kenya in the World Deaf Swimming Championships in Argentina
Saddam Yusuf from Lamu has bagged two gold medals in 50 meters and 100 meters freestyle category in the just concluded National Deaf Swimmers Championships in Nairobi.
The national championships attracted deaf swimmers from the country to select a team that will represent Kenya in the upcoming World Deaf Championships slated for August 2023.
Jamal Abdalla from Lamu bagged a silver and a bronze medal in 100 meters and 50 meters breaststroke respectively with Mohamed Lali also from Lamu winning a bronze medal in 100 meters freestyle swimming category.
Through the support of the County Government, Lamu sent a team of five deaf swimmers in the Championships and besides Saddam Yusuf who got a direct ticket for winning a gold medal, the other four also defied the altitude of Nairobi to qualify to join the national training camp where they will be required to meet the World Championships qualifying time before being enlisted in the national team.
Lamu Governor H.E., Issa Timamy EGH, OGH who flagged off the team to take part in the championships, has congratulated all swimmers for the heroic and splendid performance in the just concluded championships. The Governor has also committed to continue supporting sports through identifying, nurturing and promoting talents which is in line with his Sports promotion pillar.
CECM Sports Hon. Owanga who had accompanied the team for the Championships together with Sports Chief Officer Ms. Hafwa Difini and Sports officer Peter Ndichu, celebrated the swimmers for their outstanding performance at the Championships and committed to support them through his department to ensure they all participate in the World Championships.
Recently, Lamu has been claiming it’s space in the world of sports with Farid Mabwana from Kiwayu, currently in Tunisia as the Captain of the Kenya National Beach Soccer team where they are playing against the hosts and Senegal in Africa Beach Championship.
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Story by, County Communications Office
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