ROAD TO PARIS

National 3x3 basketball teams unveiled ahead of Paris Olympic qualifiers

Four teams were named including senior men and women as well as the under-23 teams in both categories.

In Summary

• Fahim Juma, George Omondi and Larry Shavanga headline the men's team.

• Hilda Indasi, Medina Okoth and Menelisa Omondi highlights the women's team.

Kenya's Victoria Reynolds in action with Beckford Shanice Brandi during the Commonwealth Games 3x3 tournament
Kenya's Victoria Reynolds in action with Beckford Shanice Brandi during the Commonwealth Games 3x3 tournament
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National 3x3 basketball teams have been unvailed with two important assignments lined up ahead of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games qualifiers.

Four teams were named including senior men and women as well as the under-23 teams in both categories.

Fahim Juma, George Omondi and Larry Shavanga headline the men's team.

Hilda Indasi, Medina Okoth and Menelisa Omondi highlights the women's team.

Eight players and two reserves were named on each side.

Kenya is ranked third in  Africa behind only Egypt and Tunisia.

The teams are set to compete at the Africa beach games set for late June in Tunisia.

The women's team has been invited for the World beach games in Indonesia.

"I am excited and grateful for the opportunity to represent the country. I hope this chance will open more doors for the upcoming players too," Margaret Nerea.