Triumphant Siaya Women’s Handball Team Returns Home To A Rousing Reception

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The Siaya County women’s handball team which trounced stubborn Vihiga and Bungoma counties to lift gold at the just concluded KICOSCA games returned home Monday morning to a rousing welcome.

Members of the team Elizabeth Ochogo (right) and Pauline Owegi (left) presenting the trophy to the Director, Public Communications Mr. Crispine Omondi at the Siaya County headquarters on Monday, Dec. 2, 2024. Photos | Samson Wire Directorate of Communication, County Government of Siaya.

Star player Elizabeth Ochogo attributed the team’s success to determination, discipline, teamwork and faith in God.

“Despite playing under harsh weather and very slippery fields during the semis, we’ve brought the trophy home,” said a smiling Elizabeth.

An equally elated CECM, Health Dr. Martin K’Onyango who provided moral support with his presence during the finals received the team back home.

If they win the trophy in the next round of KICOSCA games the Siaya County Women’s handball team will keep the cup permanently since they lifted it in 2023 during the competition held in Embu.

The overall winners of the 2024 Kenya Inter-County Sports and Cultural Association (KIKOSCA) Games, held in Kakamega County, were Nairobi City County who clinched a total of 24 medals.

Thirty-five counties participated in this year’s edition which was eleventh of the KICOSCA games.

This year’s competition was thrilling as it showcased a mixture of seasoned athletes and fresh talent.

Most impressive was the high level of discipline, resilience, teamwork, and unparalleled skills that kept showing up across the different disciplines.

Siaya County proved, once again, that it was a regional powerhouse in field and track events. The display of raw talent and innovation is deemed a great herald to the inauguration early next month of the world-class Siaya stadium.

The week-long event also featured thrilling displays of culture and heritage.

Meanwhile, Governor James Aggrey Bob Orengo’s administration has promised to nurture sporting talent across the county so as to make good use of the 20,000-seater stadium.