After all, didn't Malkia Strikers spend ample time traversing the globe while sharpening their claws for the event? “We were given good accommodation, good facilities, good uniforms and also allowances were paid in time. But once the Brazilians came in, we have been working daily, working on strength conditioning, which we were not used to. Despite Kenya winning the Women's African Volleyball Championship a record nine times, an Olympic medal has proven elusive. Malkia made appearances at the 2000 Summer Olympics and the 2004 Summer Olympics and finished eleventh at both events.

Source: The Star July 25, 2021 15:56 UTC