Kenya Eyes Global Stage as It Scouts Diaspora for Winter Sports Talent
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The Kenya High Commission in Maputo has called on Kenyans living in Mozambique to take part in a new talent identification programme for winter sports.
The initiative targets athletes skilled in skiing, figure skating, and ice skating as Kenya seeks to widen its presence in global winter competitions.
The mission said it will coordinate the exercise with the National Olympic Committee of Kenya (NOCK) and relevant diplomatic offices. Through this effort, Kenya aims to identify and support talented athletes in the diaspora who can represent the country in future Olympic events.
“The National Olympics Committee of Kenya (NOCK) is mandated with organizing and managing participation of Kenya at the Olympic Games, including athlete selection and preparation,” the High Commission stated.
NOCK Expands Search to Winter Sports
The High Commission noted that NOCK now focuses on strengthening its athlete identification process beyond traditional sports. In addition, the committee aims to tap into winter sports talent among Kenyans living abroad, where training opportunities in such disciplines are more available.
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“NOCK has expressed interest in identifying talent amongst the Kenya Diaspora in winter sports such as skiing, figure skating and ice skating among others, in order to select, prepare and enlist the athletes for the Winter Olympics Games,” he added.
Diaspora Athletes to Submit Registration Details
Meanwhile, the High Commission urged interested Kenyans to register through its official email with full personal and sporting details.
Applicants must include contact information, passport numbers, and their chosen sport category for consideration.
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“Interested Kenyans talented in winter sports are requested to register (contact details, passport number and the sport category) through the Kenya High Commission, Maputo’s email: maputo@mfa.go.ke on or before May 25, 2026 for onward transmission to the National Olympics Committee of Kenya (NOCK),” he stated.
Furthermore, officials stressed that the deadline remains May 25, 2026, after which the mission will forward all applications to NOCK for review. They added that timely submission will ensure smooth processing and evaluation of candidates.
Overall, the initiative aims to strengthen Kenya’s participation in winter sports by linking diaspora talent with national Olympic structures.
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Kenya High Commission in Maputo issued a notice on April 15, 2026, inviting Kenyan diaspora in Mozambique to register for winter sports talent identification through email submission before May 25, 2026, for Olympic preparation. PHOTO/ Kenya High Commission – Maputo X
