Veronica Oluoch

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Veronica Adhiambo Oluoch (born 5 June 1999) is a Kenyan volleyball player. She plays for the Kenyan national team. She competed at the 2024 Summer Olympics. [1] [2] [3] [4] [5]

She has played for clubs in Kenya, Turkey and Greece. [6] With the national team, she placed second in the 2021 African championships, [7] and participated in the 2022 CAVB African Women Club Championships, [8] 2022 FIVB Women’s World Championships, [9] and 2024 African Games. [10] [11]

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  10. "African Games: Vintage player Moim explains how they toppled Nigeria | MozzartSportKe". www.mozzartsport.co.ke. Retrieved 2024-08-10.
  11. "Coach Munala sings Oluoch's praise as Malkia win second duel". the-star.co.ke.