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Africa-Press – Kenya. <\/strong><\/span>Ashley Ongong\u2019a will represent Kenya at the 2024 Gangwon Winter Youth Olympics set for January 19 to February 1, 2024, in South Korea.<\/p>\n

The 16-year-old qualified based on her International Ski Federation ranking of the women\u2019s Youth Olympic Games quota allocation lists as of December 18.<\/p>\n

Ongong\u2019a will make history as the first African female cross-country skier to qualify for the Winter Youth Olympic Games. Born in Italy, Ongong\u2019a holds dual citizenship but has opted to represent Kenya internationally.<\/p>\n

She is based in Italy, where she attends Bachmann Sports College \u2014Tarvisio, under coach Francesco Silverio.<\/p>\n

Following a recommendation by Noc-K, Ongong\u2019a alongside Issa Laborde, an Alpine skier, underwent an intensive 14-day training camp in South Korea this year under the PyeongChang 2018 Legacy Foundation.<\/p>\n

Noc-K also facilitated her participation in FIS races in the hunt for ranking points.<\/p>\n

Noc-K secretary general Francis Mutuku said: \u201cWe find great inspiration in witnessing athletes residing abroad eager to hoist the Kenyan flag. Their enthusiasm underscores our collective passion for representation \u2014 highlighting the significance our national colours hold for them.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Africa-Press – Kenya. Ashley Ongong\u2019a will represent Kenya at the 2024 Gangwon Winter Youth Olympics set for January 19 to February 1, 2024, in South Korea. The 16-year-old qualified based on her International Ski Federation ranking of the women\u2019s Youth Olympic Games quota allocation lists as of December 18. 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