Rwandan skater Theogene Nsengiyumva is set to begin a training program in Nairobi, Kenya, with the Future Vision Agency (FVA) racing team. The intensive three-to-four-week camp, starting Sunday, June 15, will have Nsengiyumva train alongside East African champions Andrew Mututa and Peter Kamau. ALSO READ: Rwanda’s Niyonkuru strikes gold as Kenya’s Korir reclaims Kigali marathon title The initiative aims to sharpen skills, nurture top-tier skating talent, and support the development of future African champions in inline speed skating. Nsengiyumva is expected to arrive in Kenya on June 12. Elise Niyonsenga, founder of the FVA racing team, told Times Sport that FVA brings together African skaters to gain valuable experience through such programs. Skating is an expensive sport. That's why organising this training trip for young athletes will help even to change that, making skating our sport, like football, he told Times Sport. He added that the training goes beyond immediate skill-building, but aims to open doors for African skaters to compete on international stages, including events in China, Taiwan, and the prestigious Berlin Inline Skating Marathon in Germany. ALSO READ: Rwanda's Ishimwe takes shot at Guiness world record Nsengiyumva will be among other athletes in the camp, joining skaters from Kenya, DR Congo, Benin, Senegal, Cameroon, Mozambique, South Africa, and Guinea Conakry. Skating involves gliding on surfaces such as ice or pavement using specialised skates. It includes various disciplines like figure skating, speed skating, roller skating, and skateboarding. The sport requires balance, agility, and skill. Globally, disciplines such as figure and speed skating are major Olympic events. Skateboarding’s inclusion in the Tokyo 2020 Olympics boosted its popularity among youth. Countries like the USA, Japan, the Netherlands, and Canada dominate the sport due to strong infrastructure, training programs, and sponsorship.
