Global swimwear manufacturer Arena has expressed interest in supporting Kenya's national swimming team with high-performance competition gear ahead of major international assignments, in a move that could provide a significant boost to the country's swimmers.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsArena Marketing Executive Matteo Giovannangeli, who was on site at last month's Kiambu Aquatics Minnows Swimming Championship at Potterhouse School, said he was impressed by the country's swimming talent and the enthusiasm shown by athletes, coaches and officials.The visit, which saw him interact with athletes, coaches and officials, provided an opportunity for the Arena representative to assess the growth of swimming in Kenya, and explore possible areas of collaboration with Kenya Aquatics.Okutoyi suffers first round exit in Greece, days after landing biggest title in Angola"I have received a very warm welcome in Kenya, and I am impressed by the passion for swimming that I have witnessed. There is a lot of potential here, particularly among the young swimmers, and with the right support, I believe Kenya can continue developing athletes capable of competing at a higher level," Giovannangeli said.He encouraged Kenya Aquatics to submit a comprehensive sponsorship proposal outlining the equipment requirements of the national team, with a view to establishing a partnership that would support swimmers preparing for international competitions.##NAJAVA_MECA_10107701##The proposed support would include Arena's high-performance racing tech suits, competition swim caps, Cobra racing goggles, tracksuits, T-shirts, swimming bags, and other essential training equipment."At Arena, we believe in supporting athletes and helping them achieve their potential," he said. "We work with swimmers and swimming organisations in different parts of the world, and we would be happy to explore how we can support Kenya's national team."Thunder learn Elite 16 rivals as chase for BAL ticket intesifiesArena has a long history of supporting elite international swimmers, including American Olympic champion Kate Douglass, as well as working with national swimming federations and teams.Giovannangeli also pointed to Arena's relationship with swimming in South Africa, as an example of the partnerships the company seeks to build with national federations."Our interest is not only in providing equipment, but also in building relationships that contribute to the development of swimming," he added. "Kenya has promising athletes, and we look forward to receiving a proposal from the federation so that we can evaluate the possibilities."Kenya Aquatics Secretary General Collins Marigiri welcomed the initiative, describing it as a timely opportunity for the federation to strengthen its preparations for upcoming international competitions.##NAJAVA_MECA_10108848##"We are delighted by Arena's interest in supporting Kenyan swimming. Having a globally recognised brand willing to engage with our federation is very encouraging, especially at a time when we are working to improve the preparation and competitiveness of our national teams," Marigiri said, adding that a detailed sponsorship proposal was in the works, with priority given to swimmers selected to represent Kenya at the All Africa Games and the World Aquatics Championships in Hungary.
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