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She will be deputized by the 2015 World javelin champion Julius Yego.
Commonwealth Games 10km race walk bronze medallist Emily Ngii has admitted to feeling the pressure after being selected as captain of Team Kenya to the World Championships in Budapest, Hungary from August 19 to 27.
Ngii noted that it was an honour to be selected to head the team but she is under the pump to deliver.
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She will be in charge of all the athletes including triple world record holder Faith Kipyegon, Africa’s fastest man Ferdinand Omanyala and Commonwealth Games champion Mary Moraa. She will be deputized by the 2015 World javelin champion Julius Yego.
“There is some pressure but as a commander, I have to persevere. I’m used to guiding and being around people. I need to know the characters of different people and I need to be aware of how to relate with everyone.
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The Kip Keino Classic champion also emphasized teamwork ahead of the World Championships in Budapest, Hungary.
"I also need to maintain discipline and be a role model to them…nothing else. I also need to motivate them to do their best,” Ngii said.
She added that it was a great experience to be selected as a team captain since she felt like it was more of a calling for her.
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“I am happy and I thank God for the opportunity. I have been selected and I can’t refuse the call,” she added.
As she heads to the World Championships, Ngii will be hoping to go one place better since she has had great training.
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The 36-year-old finished 20th during last year’s World Championships in Eugene, Oregon due to a stomach problem she had but has since confirmed that she is doing well.
“The training has been okay and personally; my body is responding well. I don’t see anything wrong at the moment…so far, so good.
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The American sprinter is preparing for the showdown in Budapest in a unique way as he bids to silence Omanyala and co in the 100m
"I hope I will do better in Budapest because, at the moment, I am preparing well enough,” she said.
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