The Kenyan sprint king’s confidence has been reignited after rediscovering his rhythm at the Addis Ababa Grand Prix.
More30 athletes have been entrusted with relay duties at the World Relays.
MoreStaged at the Botswana National Stadium, the meet served as a key build-up event to the upcoming World Athletics Relays set for May 2–3 at the same venue.
MoreThis year’s edition marks 20 years since it was incepted by the legendary long-distance runner, Paul Tergat to recognize the country’s top-performing sports personalities across all disciplines.
MoreAmong the athletes present during the breakfast meeting were the African record holder and 8th fastest man of all time in 100 metres, Ferdinand Omanyala and all-African Championships silver medallist sprinter Maximila Imali, among other athletes.
MorePresident William Ruto said such achievers will also be facilitated with diplomatic passports and conferred other national honours and privileges.
MoreThe sponsorship will include the provision of internet connectivity at the event to support key functional areas such as the media centre as well as streaming services, while Ksh2.2 million will be in the form of cash incentives for athletes
MoreThe association of veteran athletes in Kenya have appealed to both county and national governments to set up structures that will acknowledge retired celebrated athletes in their old age. According to Simon Biwott, a retired athlete who spoke during Mashujaa
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