Wandia eyes men's steeplechase three-peat at Tokyo Deaflympics
Wandia and Deaflympics women’s 800m silver medallist Sharon Bitok were recently honoured by the State during Mashujaa Day in Kitui...
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Kenyan athlete Lucas Wandia is aiming for a third consecutive gold medal in the men's steeplechase at the 25th Deaflympics Summer Games in Tokyo, Japan, from November 15-26.
- Wandia, a double Deaflympics champion, was recently honored as a national hero by President William Ruto on Mashujaa Day, receiving motivation for the upcoming games.
- He will compete alongside compatriots Jacob Kibet and Peter Lagat, confidently predicting a clean sweep for Kenya in the steeplechase event.
- The 36-year-old is also driven by Kenya's new reward scheme: Ksh3 million for gold, Ksh2 million for silver, and Ksh1 million for bronze.
- Wandia debuted at the 2013 Deaflympics, winning silver, then gold in 2017, and successfully defended his title in 2022 with a time of 9:25.27.
- He appeals to the government for equitable cash rewards for deaf athletes, matching those for hearing athletes, emphasizing "we are all representing Kenya."
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Kenyan Athletes Compete in Football, Golf, and Prepare for Deaflympics - October 2025
In Kenyan football, AFC Leopards secured a 2-1 comeback victory against Shabana, while Kakamega Homeboyz moved three points clear at the top of the SportPesa Premier League by beating APS Bomet 2-1. In golf, the fourth edition of The Golf Park Open is set to begin at The Golf Park in Ngong Racecourse, where defending champion Josphat Rono is determined to retain his title. Separately, Kenyan athlete Lucas Wandia is aiming to win his third consecutive gold medal in the men's steeplechase at the 25th Deaflympics Summer Games in Tokyo, Japan. The Deaflympics are scheduled to run from November 15-26. These events coincide with rising recognition for a new generation of academically-minded Kenyan athletes, like Faith Kipyegon and Dorcus Ewoi, noted for their athletic prowess and communication skills.
