Irene Jepkemboi, a rising star in javelin, showcased her remarkable talent by achieving a distance of 60.31m during a competition at the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) in the US on June 12.

• Jepkemboi's impressive throw marks a significant milestone in her athletic career.
• Irene Jepkemboi is the key athlete making waves in the javelin field.
• This achievement highlights her confidence and potential as she transitions from a barefooted footballer to an elite javelin competitor.

Nelson Otieno and Samuel Obiero, two Kenyan referees, have qualified to officiate at the upcoming Olympics and World Boxing Championships following their assessment by the International Boxing Association (IBA).

• They achieved the status of IBA-Star 3-Qualified-Referees and Judges after an evaluation in Conakry, Guinea, last month.
• The referees are affiliated with the Kenya Defence Forces and Nairobi City County.
• Their first appointments will be for the 2026 Olympic qualifiers and the 2023 World Elite Men Boxing Championships, taking place in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy, from February 6 to February 22, 2026.