Thirty coaches are set to grace a comprehensive water polo clinic at Rosslyn Academy tomorrow and Saturday.
The clinic, spearheaded by US Water Polo, marks a major step towards establishing the discipline as a competitive sport in the country.
The initiative is backed by Kiambu Aquatics, the Kenya Swimming Teachers & Coaches Association (KSTCA) and Rosslyn Academy.
Event organiser, John Paul Mungai talked about the growing enthusiasm for the sport. “We are thrilled to see Kenyans slowly embracing water polo. It’s a dynamic and thrilling sport that will diversify and expand the aquatics scene in the country. I’m particularly encouraged by the national federation’s commitment to uplifting the sport, including supporting counties in developing the necessary structures,” Mungai said
Looking ahead, Mungai highlighted the strategic vision of Kiambu Aquatics, which plans to launch age-grade water polo tournaments.
"Kenya has the talent and potential to compete with established water polo powerhouses like South Africa and Egypt," he noted.
He added that plans are already in motion to form a national water polo team, with friendly matches against neighbouring countries on the horizon.
As water polo gains momentum in Kenya, he said the clinic is a promising sign of what to expect and a future, where Kenya not only embraces the new sport but also excels on the regional and international stage.
Elsewhere, Aga Khan Academy, Supermarlins and Crawford International are set to renew rivalry at the Kiambu Aquatics Level Two Championship slated for October 5-6 at Regis Runda Academy.
Aga Khan Academy Nairobi emerged top during the Level One Championship at the same venue last weekend with 70 medals.
Supermarlins, Crawford International School, Hydrofit Swim Club and Potterhouse School also had strong showings.
Kiambu Aquatics chairman Gideon Kioko expressed excitement ahead of the Level Two show. "We anticipate an even higher level of competition with many top-tier teams including Seahorses Aquatics expected to field their strongest swimmers," he noted.
