This archive report was first published on 7 August 2019.
On August 7, 2019, Park Road Badgers were crowned hockey giants after completing the first leg of the Kenya Hockey Union Super League with an unbeaten score and a 12-point difference at the top of the table.
Assistant Captain Brian Mwangi attributed the team's success to their love for the game and the spirit of teamwork and Harambee, which has enabled them to stand out for so long.
Despite their glory, the team faces challenges in practicing due to sharing the field with football teams, which limits their effective training.
"They are our brothers and we can't deny them practice, and yet the field is free. We are glad we have it; other hockey teams have to pay for fields to practice," Mwangi added.
The team's main focus is on providing a good hockey game experience, with funding being a priority when needed. They do not have specific sponsors but receive help from former players who were also team players.
Park Road Badgers accept talent from anyone showing potential and interest in hockey, which has brought out international players such as Bila, David Omwaka (aka Mbuyu), and Cyrus Kanyi.
Mwangi noted that Kenya has a lot of talent in hockey but lacks resources to nurture the talent.
