DIG Kanja Hands Over NPS Flag to Athletics Team for National Trials

In a ceremony brimming with patriotic fervor, Deputy Inspector General of the Kenya Police Service, Mr. Douglas Kanja Kirocho, CBS, OGW, took center stage on Monday to present the National Police Service (NPS) Flag to the NPS Athletics team.

This symbolic handover marked the team’s preparation for the highly anticipated Athletics Kenya National Trials slated to unfold from May 21-22, 2024, at the prestigious Ulinzi Sports Complex in Nairobi.

Representing the esteemed Inspector General of Police, IG Japhet Koome, Mr. Kanja commended the athletes for their unwavering commitment and discipline. He offered them words of encouragement, promising the steadfast support of the IG and the entire Police Service.

The upcoming trials hold significant weight, as the selected athletes will earn the honor of representing Kenya on the international stage at the 23rd Africa Senior Athletics Championship, scheduled to take place in Cameroon. This prestigious event not only showcases Kenya’s rich athletic prowess but also serves as a platform for the nation’s athletes to compete against the best from across the continent.

With the NPS Flag serving as a symbol of unity, pride, and excellence, the athletes are poised to showcase their skills and determination on the track, aiming to secure their spots in the national team. As they embark on this journey, they carry with them the hopes and aspirations of a nation known for its unparalleled success in the realm of athletics.

As the countdown to the trials begins, all eyes are on the NPS Athletics team, as they prepare to seize their moment of glory and etch their names in the annals of Kenyan sporting history.