Men
Kenya's Men's Roll Ball team, under the coaching of Caleb Akhumbi assisted by Stephen Getuno, secured a hard-fought victory against hosts India in the tense final held in Pune, India. Led by Captain Joseph Alukhala, and Assistant Captain Moses Atenya; they secured a convincing 7-4 victory against defending champions India in the Roll Ball World Cup final. Kevin Maina's exceptional goalkeeping skills thwarted their opponents' offensive efforts, securing Kenya's victory. This triumph highlights the team's outstanding Boll ball World Cup performance, marking an extraordinary achievement for Kenya's men's team. At the group stage in the men's contest, Kenya showcased their dominance with impressive victories over Sierra Leone (16-0), Iran (8-2), France (18-0), Ivory Coast (10-2), and Sri Lanka (11-0). Assistant Captain Moses Atenya expressed optimism about their performance, stating, "Though we arrived late, we registered positive results and were optimistic about making it to the final." This journey reflects Kenya's exceptional skills, commitment, consistency, and determination in the Roll Ball World Cup, which set the stage for a thrilling semi-final showdown and secured a spot in the final.
Women
Kenya's women's roll ball team, under the coaching of Mr. Martin Abunde, showcased their prowess in the sixth World Cup games held in India. Captain Emily Amino led the team to prove themselves as multiple champions by dominating the tournament to defend their title. Angela Kithinji from Kenya was named the lady of the match in the final, contributing to their remarkable achievement. The journey to the final was marked by Kenya's exceptional performance at the group stage, where they defeated Nepai 8-1, France 10-0, Sri Lanka 6-2, and Egypt 2-1. In the semi-finals, Kenya overcame Poland 2-1, securing their spot in the championship match against Egypt. In the final at the Shri Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex in Pune, India, Kenya's women's team displayed outstanding skills, securing a convincing 5-0 victory over Egypt. This triumph highlights the team's exceptional performance throughout the tournament, marking an extraordinary achievement for Kenya's women's roll ball team.
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