By Nick Johnson | Staff Associate
Remember our update last month when we mentioned that Carolina for Kibera's jump rope team, The CFK Sprinters, made national news not once, but twice? We wanted to share part 2 of that series with you. (If you missed the first clip, you can find it here.)
In the second of the two features, Voice of America gives a glimpse into how star jumper, Wycliffe Otieno, began jumping. "After class, I'd find people practicing jump rope and my interest was piqued," he says. "I saw an opportunity to learn and improve my skills and I decided to take it up seriously."
Another jumper, Christine Ondeko (who was among the first to join the Sprinters), mentions how jump rope inspires her to develop her skills and dedicate her time to something constructive. Coach David Okoth is also interviewed, saying that in addition to coaching the team in the actual sport, they spend time participating in workshops to learn about important life skills and health topics.
Watch the clip here for some great shots of practice, as well as each interview in full. Congratulations on your moments in the spotlight, CFK Sprinters!
By Nick Johnson | Staff Associate
By Abdul 'Cantar' Hussein | Sports Association Program Officer
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