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Hard-hitting Makokha focuses on nothing else but gold medal

By Ochieng Oyugi | 4mos ago
Kenya’s Isaac Makokha in past action at Muthaiga Golf club. [Jonah Onyango, Standard]

Kenya deaf golf ace Isaac Makokha has vowed that he is going for nothing else but gold in the Tokyo 2025 Summer Deaflympics set for Japan on November 15-26.

The VetLab Sports Club hard-hitter is confident of nestling the glittering medal following his recent stints on the fairways that have left his opponents in awe.

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