Athlete refugees in Kenya expressed their ambitions to excel in upcoming competitions while preparing for the 2025 Tokyo World Championships national trials. They aim to unite through athletics and demonstrate their potential on the global stage.

• Perina Nakang and Solomon Ayela are training at the Complete Sports Training Camp in Kaptagat.
• Head coach Janeth Jepkosgei oversees the Athlete Refugee Team (ART), with aspirations for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games.
• The team celebrated World Refugee Day while highlighting their scholarship opportunities, aiming for accolades like Nakang's recent victory in the women's 400m.

Faith Cherotich achieved her third victory in the Diamond League on Friday night with a time of 8:53.37, setting a new World Lead and Personal Best at the event in Paris.

• 20-year-old Cherotich aims to improve her time ahead of the Tokyo World Championships in September.
• She outperformed Peruth Chemutai, the Olympic gold medallist, who finished second.
• Other notable performances included Nelly Chepchirchir winning the women’s 1500m and Ethiopian Lamecha Girma returning to competition after an injury.