Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) has handed Kenyan sprinter Mark Otieno Odhiambo two years ban. Otieno, who was suspended during last year’s Olympic Games in Tokyo, japan will serve two years after testing for prohibited substance Methasterone. The ban took effect from 31 July 2021 and his results since 24 June 2021 stands disqualified.
Two federations, Kenya Triathlon Federation and Kenya Baseball Federation have today joined the National Olympic Committee of Kenya (NOC-K). In a general meeting held today in Nairobi, the NOCK approved the two federations and the confirmation of two federations takes the total number of affiliates to 28. NOCK president Paul Tergat lauded the executive board […]
Kenya’s Allan Oyende defeated compatriot Gitonga Nderitu to defend the Scrabble on The Nile, the Uganda Scrabble Association (USA) championships that came to an end today in Jinja, Uganda. The seed 2 player won 17 out of 18 games to lift the trophy for the second year running to end the year on a high […]
The University of Eldoret (UOE) women soccer team will be taking in Kampala University in their last pool B match at the ongoing Eastern Africa University Games in Ndejje, Uganda. Today, the Josphat Pilishi coached side defeated Busitema University 2-1 to increase their chances of qualifying into the semifinals of the games. “It is my […]
Reigning Izmir Marathon champion Lani Kiplagat Rutto and Ethiopian Alemtsehay Asefa kasegn were the winners of today’s 36th edition of Taipei City Marathon in Taiwan. Rutto, who missed a course record won the title in 2:09.18 led a 1-2 podium finish for Kenyans when Thomas Kibe Rutere was second after 2:10.59 as Meseret Aragaw Yitbarek […]
Kylian Mbappe scored a hat-trick with Lionel Messi grabbing a brace and Angel Di Maria scoring a goal when Argentina defeated then champions France to win the Fifa World Cup title today. The full Lusail City stadium was full of drama as the title was won through penalty spot kicks following a 3-all score line […]
Former 1,500m national bronze medalist Samuel Naibei and marathoner Caroline Jepchirchir ruled the roost at the inaugural Iten International Marathon held on Sunday in Iten, Elgeyo Marakwet county. Transitioning from track to marathon, Naibei from Mount Elgon won the men’s race edging out experienced marathoners like Albert Kangogo among others to pocket a million shillings. […]
Rosemary Olando and Naomi Cherotich scored a goal each when the University of Eldoret (UOE) came from down to draw with Kyambogo University as Eastern Africa University Games kicked off today in Ndejje University, Uganda. Kyambogo scored first two goals in the first half but UOE head coach Josphat Pilishi made two changes that brought […]
Josko Gvardiol, Achraf Dari and Mislav Orsic were on target when Croatia won FIFA Cup bronze medal in the second final match of Fifa World Cup in Doha, Qatar ahead of tomorrow’s final match. The Croat beat Morocco 2-1 in the World Cup third place play-off at the Khalifa International stadium. Gvardiol scored first in […]
Former Kenya Women Premier league champions Thika Queens and Trans Nzoia Falcons recored wins in todays matches. At Moi stadium Kisumu, Thika were 2-4 winners over their hosts where Thika’s Wendy Achieng bagged a hat-trick in 17,42 and 57 minute while Stella Odhiambo scored the 4th while Kisumu’s Jecinter Nyambok and Monica Etot scored two […]