NAIROBI, Kenya — The National Olympic Committee of Kenya (NOCK) has launched a talent search targeting Kenyans in the diaspora, seeking to identify athletes for winter sports ahead of future Olympic Games.
In a notice issued through the Kenya High Commission Maputo, Kenyans living in Mozambique have been invited to register for consideration in disciplines such as skiing, figure skating and ice skating.
The initiative forms part of NOCK’s mandate to organise and manage Kenya’s participation in the Olympic Games, including athlete selection and preparation.
Officials said the programme aims to tap into diaspora communities where exposure to winter sports is more accessible, broadening Kenya’s traditionally strong focus on athletics.
Interested participants have been asked to submit their details—including contact information, passport number and sport category—via the High Commission’s official email by May 25, 2026.
The applications will then be forwarded to NOCK for evaluation and possible inclusion in training and development pathways for international competition.
Kenya has historically had limited representation in Winter Olympics events, largely due to climatic and infrastructural constraints.
However, sports administrators have increasingly turned to diaspora athletes to bridge this gap, leveraging global exposure and training opportunities.
If successful, the programme could expand opportunities for Kenyan athletes abroad while strengthening the country’s competitiveness in future Winter Olympic Games.
