A team of five deaf swimmers, and an amputee footballer have this afternoon been flagged off by Lamu Governor H.E. Issa Timamy EGH, EGH to take part in the Kenya national team selection in Nairobi and Eldoret respectively.

Led by their captain Jamal Abdallah, the team of professional deaf swimmers will take part in the national trials at Moi Sports Center, Kasarani.

Jamal Abdalla, Lali Mohamed, Saddam Yusuf, Hamza Ahmed, Mohamed Hassan will be representing Lamu in the race to join the national team that will represent the country in the World Deaf Swimming Championships slatted for August in Argentina later this year.

Amputee footballer Lucky Hinzano who plays for Coast Amputee soccer team will join other amputee footballers in Eldoret for the trials of the national team selection.

While flagging off the teams at Mokowe Headquarters, Governor Timamy wished the athletes well during the trials and committed to continue supporting sports through identifying, nurturing and promoting talents.

In attendance was CECM Sports Hon. Sebastian Owanga, Sports Chief Officer Ms. Hafswa Difini, Sports Officer Mr. Peter Ndichu among others.

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For further information contact; Lamu County Government office at communications@lamu.go.ke