NAIROBI – Kenyan President Mwai Kibaki has expressed government’s commitment to continued hosting of international sports events of repute in order to inspire young players to strive harder and gain the exposure to play or officiate at world class events.Kibaki said that such ventures will not only bring together professional players but also promote the sport and cultivate a positive image of the country as a leading sports destination. "I do recall witnessing an exciting championship last year. This year’s game has been equally exciting and inspiring,” he said on Sunday during the finals of the 44th edition of the Kenya Open Golf Championship at Muthaiga Golf Club in Nairobi. "I have taken particular note of the high standards of the game that has been demonstrated by both foreign and local players alike. I congratulate all the players for the sterling performance,” he said and congratulated the tournament participants and winners for the remarkable golfing standards.The president stressed that the government holds golf tournaments in high esteem as the No. 1 championship, and among the top sporting events in the annual sports calendar that brings together top professional golfers to country.