Outside attacker Pamela Adhiambo and setter Emmaculate Nekesa have been omitted from the Malkia Strikers squad that is training under a bio-secure bubble ahead of the Olympic Games.
The two were dropped from the 16-member squad with two more set to be dropped just before the team jets out for the Kurume City camp in Japan three weeks before the Games kick off in Tokyo.
Bitok in a statement paid tribute to the players saying that they will be vital members of the group in future.
“I thank the two talented young players who were dropped. The effort and commitment you put in showed that you have a great potential and a promising future in your volleyball career. At the age of 18 and 20, if you maintain these standards you will be among the best in the near future and I wish you all the best,” read part of the Bitok’s statement.
“For the remaining players, be relentless in fighting for your position in the team and focus on improving the standards of Malkia strikers. Status report from all coaches indicates that you all have equal chances in the current team and at any point never relax simply because you have made it to the 14 member team, be always alert and mindful and continue training harder since we still have a great task ahead of us.”
Malkia Strikers are in Pool A together with hosts Japan, Serbia, Brazil, South Korea and the Dominican Republic
Malkia Strikers Squad
Noel Murambi, Mercy Moim, Leonida Kasaya, Pamela Jepkurui, Sharon Chepchumba, Emmaculate Chemutai, Violet Makuto, Joy Lusenaka, Jane Wacu, Agrippina Kundu, Elizabeth Wanyama, Edith Wisa, Gladys Ekaru and Lorine Chebet.
Dropped- Emmaculate Nekesa, Pamela Adhiambo