National junior triathlon team head coach Alphan Mwanyika is optimistic they will post positive results at the Youth Commonwealth Games set for Trinidad and Tobago next month.
On Saturday, Mwanyika said they are in the final preparations to make a lasting impression at the global youth event that runs from August 4- 11.
The cyclists have been training in Kilifi County for the past two weeks in a bid to bring their best performance to the Caribbean games.
Mwanyika expressed confidence in the team's abilities and believes Abdul and Iman are well-prepared to face the challenges that lie ahead.
"I know the team is going to do their best and improve on their times as well as gain international experiments as this will be their first assignment outside the country. I want to thank the National Olympic Committee of Kenya and the Ministry of Sports Youth and Arts for making this residential camp possible,” said Mwanyika
Abdul Bagha and Iman Maria lead the team and are eager to showcase their abilities in the upcoming competition in Tobago, where they will compete alongside rugby and beach volleyball.
Abdul and Iman expressed elation on having made the team, affirming that they will give it their best shot.
Iman said her main goal is to encourage more young girls to join the sport as this would help grow the discipline in the country.
“I am very excited to have made the national team. It is always a proud moment to see other athletes fly the country's flag high and now it's my turn. My main goal as I go out is to improve my time and achieve even the bigger target of inspiring other girls to join a triathlon,” added Iman.
