Judo team shifts focus to African Championships after EA fiesta

Kenya Judo team defended their overall title in the East African Judo Championship held in Uganda, bagging a total of 20 medals.

Having a team of 23, Kenya scooped seven gold medals, six silver and seven bronze as Burundi came second with seven medals.

Hosts Uganda completed the best three with nine medals but only one gold.

"We are glad that we fly the Kenyan flag high and defended our title in Uganda after winning it the previous edition in Zanzibar," said Kinyanjui.

According to the team coach Isaac Kinyanjui, all gold winners will earn a direct ticket to represent Kenya in the African Championship.

"The gold medal winners have a direct ticket and we will have another playoff for some few additions before jetting out next month," he added.

Seven countries took part in the championship including hosts Uganda, winners Kenya, Tanzania, Zanzibar, Burundi, Rwanda and DRC.

At the same time the tactician has called upon Kenyans to join the sports which is part of the martial arts as it helps in self defense, behaviour controller and even a source of income.

"We wish to advice parents to give a try for their children to play this beautiful and fast growing game in the world, they will love it."

The Africa Judo Championship to be held in Oran, Algeria from May 26 to June 2 this year.