Coaches hold critical meeting as Kenya gears up for Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games
By Joel Masibo, March 17, 2026The National Olympic Committee of Kenya, on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, held a team managers’ briefing and training session in preparation for the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games scheduled for July 2026.
Session’s focus
The session focused on assessing the current level of team preparedness, reviewing qualification status across all disciplines, and aligning training schedules to ensure optimal performance. This engagement is key in strengthening coordination and ensuring all teams are on course as preparations continue.
Opening the team managers’ meeting, NOC-K President Shadrack Maluki reminded team managers and coaches that the road to Glasgow 2026 starts with them.
“Today isn’t just another meeting; it is where our journey to Glasgow 2026 truly begins. I need each one of you to understand how important you are in this process. You are not just team managers or coaches, you are the heartbeat of our teams, the link that holds everything together. When our athletes succeed, it’s because you stood firm behind them, guided them, protected them and believed in them. That’s the kind of leadership we need, real, committed and relentless,” Maluki said.
“And as we move forward, let’s carry the true spirit of Harambee, pulling together, pushing each other and never leaving anyone behind. That spirit is what will take us to Glasgow ready, and even further to LA 2028, stronger than ever. I want us to show up as one united force, disciplined, focused and proud to wear the Kenyan flag. If we do this together, there’s no limit to what we can achieve,”he added.
At the forum, the NOC-K Secretary General John Ogola urged managers to lead with humility and heart, stressing that behind every athlete’s success is a team whose quiet dedication and teamwork make all the difference.
“If you do your job well, no one will ever know who’s behind the scenes, and that’s a good thing, because your work speaks for itself. We must be human and empathetic; our athletes are human too. When we focus on working together, that’s when we get the best results.”