SEVEN ATHLETES PREPARED TO REPRESENT THE COUNTY TO THE NATIONAL LEVEL
Seven athletes who will represent the County Government of Nandi at the National cross country are set and well prepared to shine the county’s name in the coming national competition to be held in Nairobi in February 8.
The seven, who have been training in their different camps, have trained well and are still training so as to achieve their goal in representing both the county and country at the African Cross Country Championships in Togo.
10 Km race men during the Nandi County Cross country held at Kapsabet Stadium.
The team participated in the 10 and 8 Km both men and women races at the county level and the central rift region whereby they got the golden badge in representing the county to the national level.
The Team representing the county will be led by, Peris Chepchirchir who bashed the second position after flashing off 200 women in the senior women 10 km race from the race.
Peris Chepchirchir swiftly finishing second in the Central Rift competition held at Eldoret Sports Club in Uasin Gishu County.
In the 10 Km race, Josphat Kipchirchir will represent the county after he was able to get to the third position, in the 8Km race the Shadrack Kipchirchir who performed very remarkably will also represent the team and among others.
Kennedy Tanui wished the team all the best and asked them to maintain consistency in ensuring that they lift the county’s name.
“Through the Department of Sports, the county wishes the team well as they prepare to compete nationally so as to qualify for African Championships,” said Tanui.
Kennedy Tanui chief officer sports addressing participants during the athletics Kenya Cross country trials held at Kapsabet show ground.
He further stated that the county will give the team the full support to ensure that they achieve the goals they’ve set for the races.