Kenya’s Ian Wambui Kahinga led the then reigning champion David Kipkogei to win gold and silver in the men’s 10,000m at the ongoing Dealympic Games in Tokyo, Japan. The 24 year old Kahinga won the men’s 10,000m gold medal today after storming to victory in 29:19.56 at the Komazawa Olympic Park Gymnasium. He led a […]
The Kenya women’s deaf basketball team today began their campaign in the Tokyo Deaflympics on a wrong footing after losing giants Australia at Ota-City General Gymnasium. Kenya lost in all the four quarters of the Group “A” match – 44-3, 15-9,28-8, and 17-10 for the match to end at 104-30. Kenya’s coach Mary Chepkoi attributed […]
Kenya’s campaign at the Tokyo 2025 Deaflympics start on Sunday with the women’s basketball team opening their Group “A” fixtures at the Ota-City General Gymnasium in court one from 10:30 am local time (4:30am in Kenya). Later at 4pm local time (10 am in Nairobi), Kenya men’s handball team will launch their assault in Group […]
Kenyan deaf swimmer Ali Hamadi Juma is brimming with excitement as he prepares to make a dive at the Tokyo 2025 Summer Deaflympics that starts this Saturday. Hamadi, 25, is among the six swimmers who will represent Kenya in the sport – marking the first time that the country will field a swimming team at […]
Newly elected National Olympic Committee of Kenya (NOC-K) First Deputy President Barnaba Korir has heaped praise on Athletics Kenya (AK) President Jack Tuwei the federation’s leadership and his family for their support throughout his career. Speaking during a warm homecoming ceremony at Sironoi Village in Nandi County, Korir said his elevation to the NOC-K position […]
Reigning Deaflympics 800m men’s champion Elikana Kiprop Rono has vowed to successfully defend the title in the 25th edition of the quadrennial multi-sport event that start on Saturday next week in Tokyo, Japan. The 25-year-old athlete, who idolises World and Olympics 800m champion Emmanuel Wanyonyi says retaining the crown will affirm his dominance in the […]
Decathlete Dickson Rawino is confident of a strong showing at the Tokyo 2025 Summer Deaflympics thanks to his rigorous training, and promising performance at the previous edition of the Games. Rawino, 35, will be Kenya’s sole representative in the decathlon at the Games set for November 15 to 26 in Japan. He will compete in […]
Experienced gamer Moses Ndarwa and eFootball Mobile ace Bukhari Kasim stole the spotlight at the Kenya Esports Series – Rift Series held at Rupaz Fun and Fitness Center in Eldoret City. The action-packed event, which drew more than 300 participants, marked the latest stop of the national esports circuit as players battled for slots in […]
Ian Oyoo claimed his maiden victory at the National Scrabble Kenya Championships held in Ol Kalou, Nyandarua County, after an impressive run in the Premier Division. Seeded 10th at the start of the tournament, Oyoo won 13 games and lost 5 to secure his first-ever national title, as top players continue to sharpen their form […]
From the legendary David Lekuta Rudisha, the world 800m record holder and double Olympic champion to Phanuel Koech, the 1,500m Diamond League winner, St. Francis Boys Kimuron continues to nurture world-beating talent, not only in athletics but also in football and handball. Located about 15km from Iten town, the headquarters of Elgeyo Marakwet County, the school takes […]