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On Sunday, Winfred Yavi, a Kenya-born athlete representing Bahrain, expressed her joy as she presented her gold medal to the King of Bahrain, King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa. In the photos she shared, the 24-year-old athlete was seen showcasing the prestigious medal she won at the recent Paris Olympics during her visit to the […]
The English Premier League (EPL) is back, and with it comes the excitement, drama, and unpredictability that football fans around the world have been eagerly awaiting. As the 2024/2025 season kicks off, the stakes are higher than ever, with established giants aiming to retain their dominance and ambitious challengers looking to upset the status quo. […]
Kenyan athletes who won medals at the 2024 Paris Olympics have been awarded cash prizes by the government, as announced by President William Ruto. During a reception at the Eldoret State Lodge on Thursday, Ruto commended the team for their historic achievements and for representing Kenya well on the global stage. Gold medalists Beatrice Chebet […]
Two-time Boston Marathon champion Hellen Obiri shared that she realised Sifan Hassan was going to win the race. Despite her attempts to distance herself from Hassan and Tigst Assefa, she could not do so as they reached the final stages of the marathon. Obiri, who won the 2023 New York City Marathon, explained that she […]
The Olympic Games always present a stage where established stars aim to shine and new talents have the chance to emerge. However, the pressure and unpredictability of the events mean that not everyone can meet expectations. Here’s a look at some of the notable athletes who faced challenges at the recent Olympics: Mutaz Essa Barshim […]
Winfred Yavi, who was born in Kenya, won a gold medal for Bahrain in the women’s 3000m steeplechase. She won the race in 8:52.76, with a heroic final lap, beating defending Olympic champion Petruth Chemutai. Yavi’s story of being denied a chance to compete for Kenya and deciding to run for Bahrain has touched many […]
Botswana has declared a national “afternoon day-off” on Friday to celebrate Letsile Tebogo’s historic achievement at the ongoing Paris Olympic games. Tebogo surprised everyone by winning the men’s 200m race with a time of 19.46 seconds, securing the first gold for his nation. This victory marks the first gold medal for a Motswana and the […]
Formula 1 is seriously considering expanding its calendar to include a race in Africa, with Rwanda emerging as a strong candidate. This development is part of F1’s broader strategy to tap into new markets and regions as the sport’s global popularity continues to grow. While several countries in the region have expressed interest in hosting […]
Julius Yego qualified for the men’s javelin final at the Paris Olympics with an impressive throw on Tuesday. Yego, the 2016 Olympics silver medalist, threw a season-best 85.97m on his third attempt to secure his spot in the final. His performance was a significant improvement considering he had struggled to hit 85m in the past […]
Two-time Olympic champion Sifan Hassan heavily criticized Ethiopia’s Gudaf Tsegay for what she described as “dirty tricks” during the women’s 5000m final at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. The incident nearly cost Kenya’s Faith Kipyegon her silver medal and has sparked intense debate within the athletics community. During the final laps of the 5000m race, […]