Unlike other juniors who feel the pressure to perform at the highest level, Malkia Strikers middle blocker Gladys Ekaru is in buoyant mood as she prepares to make Olympic Games debut in Tokyo. "I have no pressure at all because I have chosen to carry the Kenyan flag and will do so passionately. It was a worthwhile experience working with the high performance Brazilian coaches and I would want to experiment that there as well." "My love for USA dates back to when I was in high school. Ekaru will be a regular player for both club and country going forward if she remains hard at work.

Source: The Star July 20, 2021 01:52 UTC