Kenya Woodball Federation secretary general, Samwel Litaba, has demanded improved performance from athletes ahead of World Cup next year in Malaysia.
Kenya successfully hosted the five-day Africa Championship, which attracted five nations at the Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology. They included—Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Malawi and Burundi.
Twelve athletes booked their slots for the global show set for June/ July as Kenya looks to impress on debut.
"They (athletes) need to keep up the winning spirit. They have shown their potential to perform at the highest level and this will only be possible if they embark on thorough training," Litaba said.
"Improvement is only guaranteed when the players remain focused and committed to the course."
Benjamin Mutati,Philemon Ahami,John Wanyoike and Joel Chote won gold in the men's stroke team category while the women's team comprising — Charity Mwende, Lucy Wangari, Kendi Dolly and Loius Mungai bagged silver.
In the men's stroke singles, Peter Waweru pocketed gold while Ahami and Mutati earned silver and bronze respectively to make a clean sweep for Team Kenya.
Mutati and Wanyoike scooped silver in men's stroke doubles as Doreen Birenge and Dolly (women) took home bronze.
Waweru and Mwende won silver in stroke mixed doubles. In the fairway competition, the gentlemen settled for silver as the ladies clinched bronze.
In the fairway individual category, Ahami and Mungai both won silver.
"Team Kenya should be dreaming of a top three finish at the World Cup by winning some medals to highlight the team's evolution. It will be the first time the team feature in an event of such magnitude but I believe they will be ready come next year," Litaba added.
Athletes will play in national beach woodball in March before heading to Malaysia while International Woodball Championship will be played in November.
