{"id":16018,"date":"2024-08-20T10:31:32","date_gmt":"2024-08-20T10:31:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.getufm.co.ke\/?p=16018"},"modified":"2024-08-20T10:31:33","modified_gmt":"2024-08-20T10:31:33","slug":"kenya-u-20-u-18-volleyball-teams-prepares-up-for-africa-championships","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.getufm.co.ke\/?p=16018","title":{"rendered":"Kenya U-20, U-18 volleyball teams prepares up for Africa Championships."},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"867\" height=\"630\" src=\"https:\/\/www.getufm.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/The-Kenya-U-18-Boys-Volleyball-Team-is-gearing-up-for-the-African-Championships-Aug-22-31-2024-in-Tunisia.-og_image.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16019\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.getufm.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/The-Kenya-U-18-Boys-Volleyball-Team-is-gearing-up-for-the-African-Championships-Aug-22-31-2024-in-Tunisia.-og_image.webp 867w, https:\/\/www.getufm.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/The-Kenya-U-18-Boys-Volleyball-Team-is-gearing-up-for-the-African-Championships-Aug-22-31-2024-in-Tunisia.-og_image-480x349.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 867px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>As the 2024 Africa Junior Volleyball Championship draws near, Kenya\u2019s U-18 boys and U-20 girls volleyball teams are intensifying their training at the Nyayo National Stadium Indoor Arena in preparation for the qualifiers, scheduled for August 22-31, 2024, in Tunisia.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Under the watchful eyes of their coaches, both teams are rigorously honing their skills to ensure they are in top form to compete against Africa&#8217;s finest. Their training regimens have been demanding, focusing on enhancing technical abilities, tactical understanding, and physical conditioning.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The girls&#8217; team, led by Kwanthanze Girls Volleyball Coach Justin Kigwari, with assistance from Catherine Mabwi and David Muthui, has emphasized agility, spiking accuracy, and team coordination. &#8216;We have talented girls, and we\u2019re working on correcting minor mistakes to build a strong team,&#8217; said Assistant Coach Mabwi.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Meanwhile, the boys&#8217; team, coached by Sila Makiso and assisted by Geoffrey Omondi and Gideon Njine, has concentrated on improving blocking and serving techniques\u2014critical areas highlighted during recent practice matches. &#8216;In the few days we&#8217;ve been together, the boys have shown great progress. We hope to finalize a strong squad by midweek,&#8217; remarked Coach Makiso.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Despite facing challenges such as limited resources and high expectations, the teams remain committed to advancing beyond the preliminary rounds, according to KVF Deputy General Secretary CPA John Ogara. &#8216;This is a significant moment for us as a federation, marking our return to age-group competitions after a six-year hiatus,&#8217; Ogara noted.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As the 2024 Africa Junior Volleyball Championship draws near, Kenya\u2019s U-18 boys and U-20 girls volleyball teams are intensifying their training at the Nyayo National Stadium Indoor Arena in preparation for the qualifiers, scheduled for August 22-31, 2024, in Tunisia. 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