Kilifi County in Nairobi, Kenya will host the 2022 Africa Triathlon Championships slated for November 27, with the National Olympic Committee, committing Sh927,000 in sponsorship towards the event.
A total of nine countries have confirmed participation in the Championship, with hosts Kenya set to field over 25 triathletes, in the competition that has been organized in partnership with the World Triathlon Federation, African Triathlon Federation, and NOC-K.
This is the first time Kenya will be hosting the African Cup and the Kenya Triathlon Federation is using strategically to assist more Kenyan athletes to get exposure to international standards competition.
They will also earn points which will help them improve their world rankings that count in their qualification pathway to Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
Kenya Triathlon Federation Treasurer Rommel Lukila expressed his elation to be the host of the continental showpiece.
Secretary General, Francis Mutuku lauded the move and successful bid by Triathlon Federations to host the African Cup and encouraged more federations to pursue similar opportunities.
“Part of our strategic direction initiative is to improve the exposure of athletes to international competition. We have supported various Federations over the past two months to participate in international and continental events,” he said.
Commonwealth Games debutants Joseph Okal and Aisha Nasir who made history as the first Kenyans to ever complete the race will be looking to make a first-time appearance at the event but this time in more familiar terrain.