The Elgeyo Marakwet County secondary school term one games, initially scheduled for earlier this week, have been postponed to March 7–8 to allow schools to participate in the ongoing Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) games running until Friday.
Despite the postponement, selected schools have already signalled the county’s excitement for one of the year’s biggest school sporting events.
The event will take place at St. Patrick’s High School, Iten while swimming contests take place in Eldoret.
The school which posted impressive results at the sub county games aims at garnering another victory in the upcoming games.
The school also had five athletes securing spot to re represent Keiyo North sub county.
The rugby team will enter the competition as reigning Rift Valley champions while the hockey squad aims to improve on last year’s quarterfinal finish.
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Senior Head of Department for Games and Sports, Terwes Kiplangat, expressed confidence in the school’s preparations:
“Our athletes are ready. Winning 13 out of 15 swimming slots shows the depth of our talent, and our rugby boys bring a winning mentality from their Rift Valley championship. Hosting these games motivate students to give their best in front of the home crowd,” Kiplangat said.
Chief Principal Peter Rotich reiterated the school’s commitment to holistic development:
“At St. Patrick’s, we aim for excellence both in academics and sports. Our teams are disciplined, focused and determined to make Keiyo North proud,” he said.
By Brian Biwott
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