Father, daughter dominate Mombasa Extreme Shooting Championships
Mariam Ibrahim is awarded the ladies' overall title during the Mombasa Extreme International Practical Shooting Confederation (IPSC) Level 2 Championships at the Bamburi Rifle Club.
What you need to know:
- He will also represent the country at the World Handgun Championship in South Africa this September, alongside his daughter Mariam.
- “I’m looking forward to winning the Extreme Euro Open Championship and making Kenya proud,” said Ndung’u.
It was a family affair at the Mombasa Extreme International Practical Shooting Confederation (IPSC) Level 2 Championships, as Kenya’s top shooter, Master Ibrahim Ndung’u, and his daughter Mariam Ibrahim dominated the competition at the Bamburi Rifle Club in Mombasa County.
Ndung’u clinched gold in the Production Division, outperforming Kenya’s top female shooter, Agnes Muchiri of the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), who settled for silver. Moris Mureithi bagged the bronze to complete the podium.
Meanwhile, 16-year-old Mariam Ibrahim stole the show in the Ladies’ category, winning the overall title.
Mariam, who is following in her father's footsteps, beat Agnes Muchiri to second place, while Judy Wanja came in third.
Mariam also impressed in the Pistol Caliber Carbine (PCC) Division, where she won a silver medal. Geofrey Pesa took gold in the category, while Adan Barow settled for bronze.
“My daughter is so talented and passionate about shooting—that is why I took this initiative to train her. I’m sure one day she will compete internationally and win medals for Kenya,” said Ibrahim Ndung’u.
A total of 63 dedicated shooters participated in the championship.
Ndung’u is set to lead Team Kenya to the Extreme Euro Open Championship in the Czech Republic next weekend.
He will also represent the country at the World Handgun Championship in South Africa this September, alongside his daughter Mariam.
“I’m looking forward to winning the Extreme Euro Open Championship and making Kenya proud,” said Ndung’u.