How To Write A Kenya Olympic Association Report

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1 Kenya and Olympism Our team was unique in that if was made up of the three major races of the world. We were able to show the rest of the world that different races can combine for a common purpose. Sila Kibet Arap Boit in the report to the NOC following the Games of the XVlth Olympiad KENYA 583,000 sq. km. 15 million inhabitants. Role of the KOA - To promote a programme of education on the philosophy of amateurism. - To concentrate not on performances alone but on the social, educational, ethical and spiritual values of amateur sport. - To encourage all, irrespective of race, creed or status, to forge a genuine fellowship and understanding through the medium of sport. Creation and development KENYA OLYMPIC ASSOCIATION (KOA) Founded on 14th February President in office : S. Mbogo Wa Kamau *. Secretary General in office : Francis Njuguna *. Address : P. O. Box 46888, Nairobi, Kenya. Telephone : / (extension 262). Cable : Olympics. * See biographical notes. The KOA was formed on 14th February 1955 under the presidency of His Excellency Sir Evelyn Baring, Governor of Kenya. Mr. Reginald S. Alexander *, member of the legislative council, was elected the Association s first chairman. On 17th June of that year, official recognition was granted by the International Olympic Committee. As a result of generous financial support within Kenya, the KOA was able to send a team of 25, composed of the three main races of the world, to the Games of the XVlth Olympiad in Melbourne. Following Kenya s first participation, the NOC submitted a series of applications to stage an IOC Session. Interest has continued to grow in the movement and the number of Kenyan athletes taking part in the Games is ever-increasing. 726

2 : Mr. S. Boit : Mr. C. M. Mbathi : Mr. John M. Kasyoka *. Since 1978 : Mr. S. Mbogo Wa Kamau *. NOC President Mr. Kamau, IOC President Mr. Samaranch and NOC Vice-President Mr. S. Rao. Successive chairmen of the KOA since : Mr. Reginald S. Alexander *. First Board of the KOA PT: Hon. Sir Evelyn Baring, Governor of Kenya ; Chairman : Reginald S. Alexander *, MLC ; Hon. Sec. : E. G. Newton. IOC member in Kenya 1. Reginald Stanley Alexander *, since IOC member Mr. Reginald S. Alexander Secretary General Mr. Francis Njuguna Mr. Charles Mukura Vice-President Mr. Musembi Mbathi Mr. Hardial Sing M.. John-M. Kasyoka president 727

3 KENYA AND THE OLYMPIC GAMES Date of first participation : Kenya s first venture into the Olympic arena was a highly memorable one as the multi-racial team earned high praise for its sportsmanlike attitude and its warm demeanour. Since then, Kenya has been represented at each Olympic Games, with the exception of the Olympiads of 1976 in Montreal and 1980 in Moscow. So far, no athlete has taken part in a Winter Games. Kipchoge Keino 1964 : Kenyan delegation in Tokyo. 728

4 Representation of Kenya at the Olympic Games from 1956 to (2) (2) (1) 2 25(1) (2) (2) The figures in brackets represent the number of women Included in the first figure. 2 A delegation of 15 members was entered. None of them took part in the Games owing to technical problems 3 Not Included on the programme. x Sport included in the programme but in which no event was contested. 2 Demonstration sport. 729

5 The Kenyan Olympic Champions Mexico 1968: N. Temu. Mexico 1968 : A. Blwot and B. Kogo, 1st and 2 nd in the 3000 m steeple-chase. I. Titles obtained at the Olympic Games * The names in bold print indicate that the champion in question will again be mentioned lower down * We thank in advance any reader able to help us complete this table and forward news of all past Olympic champions. Name First name Sport Event Keino Temu Biwott Kipchoge Naftali Amos 1500 m m 3000 m steeple-chase Keino Kipchoge 3000 m steeple-chase Asati Munyoro Ouko Sang Charles Nyamau H. Robert Julius 4 x 400 m 4 x 400 m 4 x 400 m 4 x 400 m 730

6 Munich 1972 : Finals of the 4 x 400 m, J. Sang s victory finish. Munich 1972 : Finals in the second relay of the 4 x 400 m. Also worthy of mention are the spirited performances of Wilson Kiprugut, whose third-place finish in the 800 m. event at the 1964 Olympic Games in Tokyo earned Kenya its first Olympic medal. Four years later in Mexico City, he laid claim to a silver medal in the same event. We might also mention the 4th place obtained in 1964 by the national hockey team. Year Birth Notes nd in 5000 m 3rd in 5000 m His countryman Benjamin Kogo placed 2nd 2nd in 1500 m 2nd in rd in 400 m 731

7 PRESENT ORGANISATION OF THE KOA The present statutes were adopted on 27th May Composition The Kenya Olympic Association s membership includes the patron of the Association, a maximum of one representative nominated by each of the affiliated bodies, one representative of the Association s honorary members and one representative of its life members. A general meeting, at which reports are read and the accounts approved, is to be held at least once per calendar year. The Association s officers, the chairman, vice-chairman, secretary, assistant secretary, treasurer and assistant treasurer, are to be elected from among the membership and hold office for four years. Financing of the KOA The Society of Kenyan Sportsmen is the main contributor of funds and organises numerous campaigns to raise money for the Association. The NOC also receives financial assistance from affiliated bodies and in some instances from government grants. Members of the Executive Board Chairman: Mr. Mbogo Kamau * ; Vice- Chairman: Mr. S. S. Rao; SG: Mr. F. Njuguma ; T: Mr. R. P. J. Morgan ; Ass. S. : B. P. Puri ; Life M. : Mr. Hardial Singh; IOC M. : Reginald S. Alexander * ; Ms: Mr. R. A. Ronsky (Swimming), Mr. D. Owino (K. F. Federation), Mr. V. K. Maini (badminton), Prof. S. Ongeri (), Mr. Hardev Singh (hockey), Mr. R. R. Fright (bowling), Mr. P. Nderitu (rifle), Mr. Lucas Ragira (basketball), Major M. H. Madoka (boxing), Mr. S. George (tennis), Mr. S. Bhandari (table tennis), Mr. M. K. Murigu (wrestling), Mr. M. K. Salamba (volleyball), Mr. J. W. Wawire (cy- cling), Mr. Musembi Mbathi (coopted member) and Mr. J. K. Tirop (K. N. S. Council). THE KOA AND OLYMPISM Olympic awards obtained Olympic Order bronze medal by John Kasyoka * for his dedication to the Olympic cause and to African sport, both as an athlete and as a sports administrator and President of his NOC. Count Alberto Bonacossa Trophy by the Kenya Olympic and Commonwealth Games Association for its remarkable work in promoting the Olympic movement. Olympic day The KOA does not at present celebrate an Olympic day, but the idea is under study. Protection of the Olympics emblems Such protection is ensured. International Olympic Academy The first Kenyan representatives to attend the annual Sessions in Olympia were Messrs. Edward Ajanga and Alexis Okellos Othellos in Since that time, Kenya has sent delegates to most of the IOA s Sessions. 732

8 SPORT IN KENYA Federation affiliated to the KOA Mr. Hardial Singh, member of the IHF Council. Mr. Musembi Mbathi, Vice-President of the Commonwealth Games Federation. Other sports governing bodies The Kenya National Sports Council, advisory body to the Kenyan Government, provides small grants to sport federations. State aid for the sports movement There is no special assistance to athletes or sport except financial aid to some federations. Sport at school One period of 30 to 40 minutes per day at Junior and senior level. Sports installations One or two sports grounds in each town. Other installations (swimming pools for example) belong to private clubs. Sports which draw the biggest crowds Football. Sports experiencing the greatest development Football. Percentage of practising sportsmen in the country : 5 %. THE KENYAN AND THE INTERNATIONAL FEDERATIONS BIOGRAPHICAL NOTES Reginald Stanley Alexander IOC member since Born in Nairobl. he chose a career es a chartered accountant and a financial consultant. Other professional duties have included chairmanship of the Kenya Oil Company and a term of office es Mayor of Nairobi from 1954 to 1955 Mr. Alexander has taken an active part in the work of the IOC Commissions, serving on the Olympic Aid Commission ( including a term es Chairman from 1966 to 1967), the Commission of Enquiry for the Winter Games ( ), the Commission of Enquiry for South Africa ( ). the France Commission ( ). the Joint Commission I ( ) and the Emblems Commission ( ). A founding member of the KOA, he held the position of Chairman from the Association s inception in 1954 until In the realm of sport his talents were diverse wth his primary interests lying in athletics. football, hockey, rugby, tennis and golf Samuel Mbogo Wa Kamau President of the KOA since Mr. Kamau, a former member of the country s police force, is now a business executive. Mr. Kamau, born in 1940, has a particular interest in hockey and serves on the executive of the Kenyan hockey federation A member of the Kenya Sports Council, his other activities include squash and badminton John Kasyoka Former president of the KOA ( ). Born in 1911, John Kasyoka is a pharmacist. He was an active sports enthusiast in his youth and become an administrator in He has played tennis, football, table tennis, badminton and golf and was a good boxer, athlete and cricketer. In his time. John Kasyaka held the Kenya 800 metres record for two years and was a team captain in many sports He was chairman of the Kenya Football Association for eight years and is currently chairman of the table tennis federation A member of the executive of the Supreme Council for Sport by virtue of his chairmanship of Zone VI He has also been an head of the Kenya Film Censorship Board for many years Mr. Charles Mukora, member of the IAAF Council. 733