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<\/a><\/p>\n18 December 2011<\/p>\n
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editorial<\/p>\n
The performance by Strathmore University and Kenya Police at the just-ended Africa Cup clubs hockey championships in Lusaka, Zambia, was inspiring.<\/p>\n
Though the title proved elusive for the 13th consecutive time, winning silver (Strathmore) and bronze (Police) should mark the rebirth of hockey in Kenya.<\/p>\n
It was the first time a Kenyan club reached the final since the defunct Armed Forces team in 2000.<\/p>\n
Many hockey fans hope that both Strathmore and Police will cash in on this gain to prepare well and go for glory next year.<\/p>\n
The strong show should act as a wake-up call on the Kenya Hockey Union, which failed to help the clubs prepare for the event.<\/p>\n
It’s sad that the City Park facility is under-utilised. The teams had to train on murram pitches owing to exorbitant charges levied by KHU on the City Park turf.<\/p>\n
Charging clubs that are struggling Sh5,000 per training session will not benefit the sport.<\/p>\n
In fact, KHU should in future subsidise the charges or allow clubs preparing for international matches to train for free.<\/p>\n
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