The government is expected to reward the Deaflympic Games team with Kshs 36 million following their exploits at the concluded Deaflyc Games in Tokyo, Japan.
Speaking today after welcoming the team at the JKIA, Principal Secretary in the ministry of Sports Elijah Mwangi said that the government has will reward for their strong medal haul in Tokyo.
Mwangi said the rewards will be issued according to the ministry’s policy: KSh3 million for gold, KSh2 million for silver, KSh1 million for bronze, and KSh5 million for the world record holder.
Kenya won gold medals through James Mwanza Musembi (1500m gold and 5000m silver) Elkana Kiprop Rono, the men’s 800m gold and 1500m silver, Ian Wambui Kahinga (5,000m world record) Nelson Kipkorir bronze. Wambui also won gold in the 10,000m.
The mixed 4x400m relay team — Simon Gona Menza, Linet Fwamba Nanjala, Isaac Tongi Atima , and Beryl Atieno Wamira grabbed silver.
Head coach Caroline Kola and assistant coach Samuel Kibet, produced new stars while reviving old champions. Kenya won 15 medals five gold, six silver, and four bronze and set both a world and Deaflympics record.