Cheboingoing Comprehensive School Eyes Glory as Bomet Central Games Begin.
By Festus Ronoh | BOMET,
Cheboingoing Comprehensive School is heading into the Bomet Central Sub-County Primary and Junior Secondary School games with confidence and high expectations as the competition kicks off tomorrow at Chepngaina Grounds.
The institution, which dominated the Bomet Township Zone championships, will field teams in both boys’ and girls’ volleyball categories at the Primary and Junior Secondary School (JSS) levels.
Their impressive performances at the zonal stage have raised hopes of another successful outing as they seek qualification for the Rift Valley Regional Games set to be held in Nakuru.
Speaking ahead of the competition, the school’s Head of Institution and volleyball head coach, Rodrick Chepkwony, said the teams have prepared adequately and are ready to face strong opposition from other schools in the sub-county.
“Our target is to qualify for the Rift Valley regional championships. We know the competition will be tough, but we have what it takes to win,” said Chepkwony.
The school’s success has been built on a deliberate strategy of identifying and nurturing talent from an early age.
According to Chepkwony, volleyball training begins as early as Grade Three, enabling learners to develop skills and gain experience before reaching highly competitive levels.
“Our vision is to make Cheboingoing a powerhouse in sports, especially volleyball. We have talented learners and we continue to nurture them through structured training programmes,” he said.
Chepkwony praised the Competency-Based Education (CBE) curriculum for creating opportunities for learners to develop their talents alongside academic growth. He noted that sports have become an important pathway to greater opportunities for many students.
The school’s volleyball programme has already yielded impressive results, with more than ten former learners securing scholarships to secondary schools across Bomet County because of their sporting talents.
“We have students who are now learning free of charge because of their sporting abilities. This shows the value of investing in talent development,” he added.
The school head further revealed that several coaches and teachers from secondary schools have been scouting players from the institution, a clear indication of the quality of talent being produced.
Beyond competition, Chepkwony emphasized that sports play a crucial role in instilling discipline among learners and keeping young people away from negative influences such as drug and substance abuse.
As the Bomet Central games get underway, Cheboingoing Comprehensive School will be looking to build on its zonal success and take another step towards regional glory.
