Team Kenya captain Isaac Tongi Atima has achieved a historic silver medal in the 4x400m mixed relay at the Tokyo 2025 Deaflympic Games, improving on their previous bronze. This success has significantly boosted his confidence for upcoming events, where he aims for more glory.

• The Kenyan quartet clocked 3:40.05 to secure silver, finishing behind Ukraine.
• The team comprised Linet Fwamba, Beryl Wamira, Simon Menza, and Isaac Tongi Atima.
• Atima also plans to compete in the men’s 4x400m relay, an event where he previously won bronze in 2022 in Brazil.

Young boxers challenged seasoned counterparts in the opening matches of the final leg of the National Boxing League Championships in Kisumu, demonstrating impressive skill. While the overall league title remains a contest between defending champions Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) and Kenya Police, emerging talents made their mark.

• Nakuru welterweight duo Ayub Waweru and Junior Ochieng' advanced to the finals by defeating experienced boxers, with Waweru winning against Fred Omondi of KDF via referee stopped contest (RSC) in round two.
• Shaffi Bakari of Police, the national bantamweight champion, secured a 3-0 victory against Emmanuel Odhiambo and aims to retain his title.
• Younger boxers caused upsets, with Daniel Mwangi of Laikipia beating experienced Abednego Kyalo of KDF by RSC in the minimumweight category.

Nairobi City Thunder is on the verge of securing their second consecutive Basketball Africa League (BAL) appearance, needing just one victory against Ferroviario Da Beira in today's semi-final match at the Kasarani Indoor Arena. The Kenyan champions, who made history as the first Kenyan side to qualify for the prestigious continental club competition, aim to improve on their previous performance of winning only one out of six encounters in the 2025 BAL season.

• Thunder currently boasts an undefeated record in Group A of the Road to BAL East Division Elite 16.
• Key players for Thunder in their recent 86-83 victory against Johannesburg were Albert Odero with 21 points and Captain Tylor Ongwae with 18 points.
• A win today would not only secure their BAL 2026 slot but also set up a potential all-East African final against Dar City Basketball Club, who will face Johannesburg in the other semi-final.