Kenya Hockey Union Masters Tournament Set to Kick Off in Mombasa

The Kenya Hockey Union Masters tournament is scheduled for June 14-15 at Mombasa Sports Club, featuring 11 teams competing in the second leg of the Masters series. The event aims to promote masters hockey across the country and increase participation for both men and women. Organizers have confirmed that preparations are complete, and the stage is set for a competitive weekend of hockey.

Key Takeaways:

• 11 teams are participating in the tournament, including Kisumu Veterans, Wazalendo Veterans, Kisumu Masters Field, and others.
• The tournament is the second leg of the Masters series, with the first leg held in Kakamega County on April 5-6.
• The KHU is promoting master hockey across the country, with a focus on increasing participation for both men and women.
• A minimum of three female players are required per match, and at least five women are required per team to participate in the tournament.
• The tournament format aims to ensure inclusion and encourage more women to join the sport even after their peak playing years.
• Kenya has already begun showing signs of growth on the international stage, with a team of nine women and 19 men representing the country at the World Masters Hockey tournament in South Africa last year.

Statistics:

• 11 teams are participating in the tournament.
• The tournament is the second leg of the Masters series.
• The KHU match and fixtures secretary, Jane Nyamogo, noted that the tournament requires at least five women per team and a minimum of three female players per match.
• A team of nine women and 19 men represented Kenya at the World Masters Hockey tournament in South Africa last year.

Sources:

• KHU Mombasa County fixtures secretary, Nobert Sije
• KHU match and fixtures Secretary Jane Nyamogo