The Meru University team, over the weekend, won the second edition of the Mt Kenya Badminton Championship after beating Chuka University two sets to one in a thrilling match.
Teams from seven universities from the region were represented at the two-day tournament under the banner of Boom and Thrive Series.
During the Nanyuki Championship, Kennedy Munene from Chuka University emerged as the best in the men singles category after beating Ian Kimtai by two sets to one in the finals.
“I am very excited to be in this facility; the Mt Kenya region has got a good court where people can train and showcase their talent. We are thankful to Broom and Thrive for organising such a tournament,” Munene told KNA.
In the ladies’ singles category, Beryl Allie from Meru University was crowned the champion of the tournament after flooring Gigi Wambui in a thrilling match.
“This is the second time we are participating in this tournament. We are grateful to Boom and Thrive for the opportunity. Badminton has been ignored for long,” said Allie.
The Mt Kenya Championship that attracted corporate sponsorship aimed at positioning Badminton among the country’s leading sports at the level of athletics, rugby and boxing.
Mt Kenya region Boom and Thrive badminton promoter Edward Muchiri said the event targeted to grow interest among students and extending support while pushing the government through the sports and Education ministry to expand the necessary facilities to grow the sport.
The Mt Kenya Badminton series is also providing an opportunity for students from institutions of higher learning to grow their careers through internship opportunities from the tournament’s sponsors.
By Muturi Mwangi
