· Goalball
Kenya’s youth goalball debut creates development opportunities
Kenya entered boys’ and girls’ teams at the IBSA under-19 Goalball World Championships for the first time in July 2023.
Read the archive reportNATIONAL STORIES · SHARED AMBITION
The Para sport story of Kenya.
Kenya’s Para sport record combines elite athletics with newer international pathways. Abraham Tarbei opened the 2011 IPC Athletics World Championships with 5000m T46 gold. Asiya Mohammed Sururu later represented Kenya in Para rowing at Tokyo 2020, while boys’ and girls’ teams made their debut at the 2023 under-19 goalball world championships. IPC reports document both podium achievement and the development of athletes across different sports.
Kenya Claims First Medal at 2011 IPC Athletics World Champs Kenya’s Para rower Sururu: “I wanted to fly” on water just like other athletes Kenya kickstart goalball future in Brazil
Historical context is drawn from the linked IPC records. Dates and roles refer to the time of the original report.
5Sourced archive reports
30Archive images
2011–2023Years represented in this collection
FROM THE HISTORICAL RECORD
Athletes, achievements and opportunity.
· Para rowing
Sururu builds on a community-supported Paralympic journey
Asiya Mohammed Sururu’s path to Tokyo 2020 developed through a first international rowing experience in Italy and support from family and friends.
Read the archive report· Para athletics
Governo and Koech add African medals on Rio’s final athletics day
Mozambique’s Edmilsa Governo won 400m bronze and Kenya’s Nancy Koech took 1500m silver at Rio 2016.
Read the archive reportYOUR NATIONAL CONNECTION
Para sport in Kenya.
Connect with the national organisation to ask about participation, athlete development, classification and representing your country.
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Discover & participate
Connect with your NPC to find an accessible club, a first training session or a local sport opportunity.
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Develop & progress
Build an athlete pathway through coaching, equipment access, classification information and competition.
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Compete & represent
Prepare for national and continental events, with entries coordinated by your NPC and the relevant federation.