Nominated Senator Jackson Kosgei in action in the wheelchair darts/AGWENYI GICHANAThe Kenya team continued their stellar performance at the 14th edition of the East Africa Community Games in Mombasa after bagging their second gold medal.
Nominated senator Jackson Kosgei gave Kenya the second gold medal in wheelchair darts, with Team Kenya captain Westlands’ MP Tim Wanyonyi settling for a bronze.
East Africa Legislative Assembly (EALA) member Alex Bahati won bronze in the game, which was played in a round-robin format. Kosgei beat both Wanyonyi and Bahati 2-0, while Wanyonyi beat Bahati 2-1 to win the bronze medal.
“It was fair competition. The spirit of the games is EAC integration. This means when you win a gold medal, you win for all of us. The results are encouraging, and our efforts are not in vain. All of us came here to perform well. If you don’t land on the sun, you land on the moon,” said the nominated MP.
“I feel motivated and encouraged after winning my first-ever medal in the games. I’m targeting another gold medal in the doubles,” added Kosgei.
“Each time, I’m doing better. I have grown and developed in the game. I will be the best. I have to perform better next year. We didn’t have adequate preparations because we have to mix the game with our legislative duties,” noted the MP
Makueni Woman Rep Rose Museo celebrates after winning Kenya her first gold medal/ANGWENYI GICHANA
The competition continues, with Kenya expected to do well in the doubles and standing categories.
In men’s basketball, Burundi got a walkover after South Sudan failed to show up for their game at KPA Makupa.
In netball, Burundi beat the East Africa Legislative Assembly (EALA) 38-34 in a closely contested match at Aga Khan Academy.
On Thursday, Kenya will hope to pick their first win when they take on EALA, while Tanzania is expected to play South Sudan. South Sudan has, however, not honoured any of their fixtures.
In men’s volleyball, defending champions Uganda entertain Rwanda, while EALA is expected to face South Sudan. Rwanda’s women’s team will tackle South Sudan. Other EAC members, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Somalia, did not show up for the annual showpiece.
The games will conclude on Tuesday.
