Nike Teams Up with Nala Track Club to Empower Kenya’s Female Runners

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Nike announces its partnership with Nala Track Club, a female-only organization based in Nyahururu City, Kenya, founded by Nike athlete Mary Ngugi. Established in 2022, Nala Track Club aims to provide young women with opportunities to excel in running at the semiprofessional level, offering a supportive and safe training environment.

Mary Ngugi, founder of Nala Track Club, highlights the challenges female runners face in Kenya and the sacrifices they often make to pursue their passion. Ngugi’s vision for Nala Track Club is to combat gender inequality in running and empower young women to achieve their athletic dreams without compromising their education or other life goals.

Beyond producing elite runners, Nala Track Club prioritizes exposing girls and young women to various career paths within the sports industry. Ngugi emphasizes the importance of representation, stating that seeing women in leadership roles inspires the next generation to pursue their aspirations.

In addition to athlete development, Nala Track Club is committed to nurturing female coaching talent in Kenya. By investing in coaching development and training, the organization aims to increase the number and quality of female coaches, ensuring that young girls have the support they need to pursue their running ambitions.

Nike’s support will contribute to coaching initiatives, recognizing the crucial role coaches play in shaping athletes’ journeys. Ngugi and Nike share a commitment to empowering the next generation of female athletes and coaches, believing that by investing in coaching, they can create lasting impact in the world of sports.