Kenya's 'Hit Squad' is set to participate in the second World Cup in China next week, a crucial event for their 2028 Los Angeles Olympics qualification campaign.

• The participation is a significant boost for Kenyan boxers preparing for the Africa Olympic Qualifiers.
• Key figures involved include the national boxing federation and head coach Musa Benjamin.
• A provisional team of 20 boxers has been training, though the final squad selection is pending government communication on travel budget.

Olympic champion Emmanuel Wanyonyi is set to compete in the Oslo Diamond League tonight after securing second place at the Rabat meet. The race features a deep field with several 800m giants.

• Emmanuel Wanyonyi, the reigning world champion and third fastest ever in the 800m, will face stiff competition in Oslo.
• Other notable competitors include world's number four and five of all time, Marco Arop and Djamel Sedjati, and surprise newcomer Cooper Lutkenhaus, the youngest ever world champion.
• Wanyonyi confirmed his primary focus this season is the 800m, stating his 1:43.56 performance in Rabat was his fastest of the season despite the tough competition.