World champion Faith Kipyegon has confirmed that she is recovering from a hamstring injury and will take more time away from competition as she focuses on making a full recovery. In a message posted on her Facebook page, Kipyegon said the injury has troubled her since the end of May and has taken longer to…
Poverty and the lure of quick financial gains are among factors pushing some Kenyan athletes towards doping, the Anti-Doping Agency of Kenya (ADAK) has warned. ADAK Acting Chief Executive Officer Peninah Wahome said athletes must be prepared not only physically but also mentally and morally to resist pressure to use prohibited substances. Her statement…
He added that the new framework is intended to outlive the current leadership and provide a stronger foundation for future generations of sports journalists.
Mwathi Gicheru set the pace on the opening day of the 2026 NCBA Kenya Junior Matchplay Championship, carding an impressive one-under-par 71 at Sigona Golf Club as the Strokeplay qualifying round concluded with 32 players advancing to the matchplay stage. Gicheru, representing Royal Nairobi Golf Club, posted the lowest score of the day…
Athletics Kenya Youth Director Barnabas Korir has congratulated Josphine Sembeyo Mancha and Caren Chepchirchir for their outstanding performances in the women’s 1500m final at the World Athletics U20 Championships in Eugene. Korir commended the two Kenyan athletes for their composure and determination in a highly tactical and dramatic final that featured unusually slow opening…
Erick Kiplangat and Millicent Chelimo rule the roost on Sunday for both the men’s and women’s races at the fourth edition of the Betika Uasin Gishu Half Marathon, Eldoret city. Kiplangat delivered a well-timed sprint finish to clinch the men’s title in 1:01:07, edging out Kenneth Kiprono, who placed second in 1:01:14. Gilbert Kipkosgei completed…
Kenya’s Joyline Chepkemoi claimed the bronze medal in the women’s 5,000m final at the World Athletics U20 Championships after producing a personal best time of 15:09.08. Uganda’s Charity Cherop stormed to the gold medal in 15:03.88, while Ethiopia’s Shito Gumi secured silver in 15:07.91. Fellow Kenyan Cynthia Chepkirui narrowly missed out on the podium,…
Kenya’s Frankline Kibet stormed to his first global track title after winning the men’s 5,000 metres at the World Athletics U20 Championships on Thursday, leading a Kenyan one-two finish. Kibet clocked 13 minutes 28.27 seconds to take gold after producing a strong finishing kick, with compatriot Nehemiah Kipngeno securing silver in 13:30.09. Ethiopia’s Damitew Kebede…
Kenya’s Under-20 athletics team is ready to challenge for top honours at the World Athletics U20 Championships in Oregon, United States, after completing its final preparations, Athletics Kenya Youth Development Committee Chairman Barnabas Korir said. Korir, who met the athletes and officials in the United States, said the squad had shown determination and discipline ahead…
Real Madrid megastar Vinicius Junior has triggered an unprecedented transfer market reaction after deleting his Instagram history, despite having a huge contract offer to stay at Real Madrid. The popular Brazilian winger’s future at the Santiago Bernabeu has been dissected extensively in recent months, but his latest action suggests that he may be set to…
