Kenyan boxers are confident of winning the overall title at the upcoming Africa Zone Three Boxing Championships in Nairobi, less than four weeks away. This confidence comes after rigorous training and past victories against opponents, with the team preparing to showcase their skills at the upcoming National Boxing League in Nakuru next week.

• Edwin Okong’o, Africa Games middleweight gold medallist, expressed certainty in securing an overall victory at home.
• Kenya is expected to field two teams as hosts, similar to Democratic Republic of Congo in 2023, providing more local exposure for pugilists.
• Bantamweight Shaffi Bakari, a silver medallist in Kinshasa two years ago, is prioritizing the league championships to open doors for future international assignments.

Peter Mwangi and Fridah Ndinda emerged victorious in the 21km warm-up race for the 22nd Standard Chartered Nairobi Marathon, held at Parklands Sports Club, Nairobi. This event gathered over 1500 participants, serving as a crucial prelude to the main marathon scheduled for October 26, 2025.

• Mwangi completed the men’s race in 65 minutes, while Ndida won the women’s category with a time of 77 minutes.
• The main marathon expects over 30,000 participants, with more than 18,000 already registered and over 60 elite athletes confirmed.
• The main event, taking place at Uhuru Gardens, Nairobi, will feature 42km, 21km, 10km, and 21km wheelchair races.

A strong squad of 29 players will represent Kenya at the upcoming International Practical Shooting Confederation (IPSC) Handgun World Shoot Championship in South Africa, starting Tuesday next week until September 28. This follows a successful Pre-World Shoot competition held at Bamburi Rifle Club (BRC) in Mombasa.

• The championship is a highest Level V competition on the IPSC match calendar.
• The Kenya Sports Shooting Federation (KSSF) organized the local competition, involving participants from Kenya Defense Forces (KDF), National Police Service (NPS), Director of Criminal Investigation (DCI), and civilians.
• Winners in various divisions included Sunny Syan (Open Division, 1,025 points), Geoffrey Pesa (PCC Optics, 991 points), and Pravir Vohra (Production Optics Division, 1,055 points).