By GPC Sports Desk
Kenya’s Baseball5 team is targeting a podium finish at the 2026 Dakar Youth Olympic Games as preparations intensify ahead of the competition in Senegal.
The squad is banking on recent international exposure and continued training to sharpen its competitiveness as it prepares to represent the country on the global stage.
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The team recently returned from Botswana, where it gained valuable international experience that the technical bench believes will boost its readiness for the Games.
Head coach Joe Walucho said preparations had been positive, citing the international exposure as a major boost to the players’ confidence and readiness.
Walucho said the experience would help the squad improve its tactical awareness, teamwork and ability to compete against some of the world’s best young teams.
Baseball5 Kenya Secretary-General Patrick Ndunda also expressed confidence in the squad, describing it as a team to watch in Dakar.
Ndunda said the players had the potential to deliver an impressive performance and put Kenya in contention for a podium finish.
Kenya will open its campaign against France on October 30 before taking on Mexico on October 31. The team will then face Syria in its final group-stage match, with the immediate target of securing a place in the knockout rounds.
Kenya and hosts Senegal will be Africa’s two representatives in the Baseball5 competition, offering the continent an opportunity to showcase its growing talent in the fast-paced discipline.
Before travelling to Senegal, the squad is expected to head to Mombasa for a residential training camp.
The camp will focus on fine-tuning preparations, strengthening team cohesion and ensuring the players are physically and mentally ready for the challenge.
Kenya will be hoping to turn its preparations and international experience into a strong performance and a place on the Olympic podium.
