62 athletes represent Kericho in the South Rift Regional Championships

Kericho, Saturday, June 10 2023

KNA by Steve Were/ Daizy Chebet 

Kericho athletes are in high spirits and hopeful of clinching top positions in the ongoing South Rift Regional Championships in Narok County this weekend.

The South Rift Regional competition taking place this Saturday and Sunday at William Ole Ntimama Stadium in Narok comprises teams from six counties of Kericho, Bomet, Laikipia, Kajiado, Nakuru and Narok.

According to Kericho Athletes Coach Sammy Bii, the 62 Athletes representing Kericho County have rigorously prepared for the championships and expressed confidence that they will display their talent and emerge winners in Marathon and field track.

“We have ready and confident that we will shine bright and make our County proud in the championships. Our athletes are well taken care of, we also have a doctor on the ground to respond to any emergencies arising during the competition,” said Bii

Among the participants is the Olympic bronze medalist Edwin Soi who last month emerged winner of the men's 10,000 meters title at the 11th County Track and Field Championships in Kericho County is expected to fly the county's flag high in the South Rift Championships.

Courtesy ; K. N. A