Kenyan table tennis players at the World Tokyo Olympic Qualifiers being held in Doha, Qatar were all knocked out of the event. The players joined their African counterparts who were also knocked out of the tough qualifiers.
In the men singles, Kenya’s top player, Brian Mutua lost 0-4 to Jancarik Lubomir of Czech Republic. Josiah Wandera lost 0-4 to Tanviriyavechakul Padasak of Thailand.
In the ladies singles, our top player Doreen Juma could not stop Dvorak Galia of Spain and lost 0-4.
All hopes of moving to the next round were completely dashed when the only remaining player Lydia Setey was also defeated with the same margin of 0-4 to Trigolos Daria of Belarus.
The effect of not being able to take part in competitive events back at home and internationally could be seen in all players who participated in the qualifiers.
The Kenya National Team returns to the Country on Thursday midnight.