Kenya Beach Tennis Doubles team ready for upcoming 2023 Africa Beach Games

With only two days remaining until the highly anticipated Africa Beach Games kick off in Hammamet, Tunisia, the Kenyan Beach Tennis Doubles team is holding its final touches in readiness to represent the country in only the 2nd edition of the championships that will act as qualifiers for the World Beach Games billed for Bali, Indonesia, from 5 to 12 August 2023.

Team Kenya - who are holding out their training sessions at Buntwaani Waterfront Park in Kilifi County, will be represented by a team of four, expected to form two formidable doubles teams.

Representing the men’s team will be the duo of Fazal Mohammed and Kazungu Kesi - a partnership that apart from the fact that they exude strength and agility, will be seeking to build on their previous success in the first edition of the games in Cape Verde, 2019.

Then, the team of Fazal Khan and Ibrahim Yego finished third, the former hoping to bring in his wealth of experience to the current side.

"I have dedicated eight years to the sport of tennis, and five years ago, I achieved a remarkable third-place finish in Africa,” Fazal Mohammed told NOC-K Media on Tuesday. “Just three months ago, I emerged victorious at the Kenya Beach Games. Now, we are fully prepared and motivated to aim for the gold medal."

Fazal's deep connection with the sandy shores of Malindi has instilled in him a resilience that will serve him well on the challenging sand that he maintains will demand a lot of attention and precision.

The Women's Doubles team, on the other hand, will feature the dynamic pairing of Faith Urasa and Shufaa Ruwa Changawa.

Shufaa, known for her exceptional talent and sibling partnership with brother Ismail Changawa, reflected on the journey that saw her transition through COVID-19 challenges, becoming a mother, to relocating saying; “The journey has been filled with twists and turns. From facing the unexpected challenges of COVID-19 to becoming a mother and relocating, I am thrilled to make a comeback by the end of the year. Partnering with Faith Urasa, we are ready to give our best performance and make Kenya proud.”

The team is expected to compete in multiple categories, including men's doubles, women's doubles, and mixed doubles, displaying their versatility and adaptability.

NOC-K launches training camps in Malindi and Nairobi ahead of the Africa beach games

With their unwavering commitment, honed skills, and the support of the National Olympic Committee of Kenya (NOC-K), and the Ministry of Youth Affairs, the Arts, and Sports they are determined to make their mark at the Africa Beach Games, representing Kenya living up to the motto; #Inpiringthenation