From setback to stardom, Bitok now plots to break silver jinx in Tokyo
Bitok will also be out to break another silver jinx in the women’s 800m category, where she will ply her trade for Kenya alongside Aidah Odero...
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Sharon Bitok Jeptarus, a Deaflympics silver medallist, is preparing for the upcoming Tokyo 2025 Summer Deaflympics where she aims to break records in the 1,500m and overcome a silver jinx in the 800m, inspired by Faith Kipyegon.
- Sharon Bitok Jeptarus will compete in the 1,500m and 800m at the Tokyo 2025 Summer Deaflympics.
- She is inspired by 1,500m World champion and record holder Faith Kipyegon.
- Bitok seeks to break records and end a silver medal streak in the 800m alongside Aidah Odero.
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Kenyan Teams and Athletes Compete Across Volleyball, Football, Basketball, and Golf - November 2025
In the SportPesa Premier League, Nairobi United defeated Kariobangi Sharks 4-2, while AFC Leopards aims to top the league as defending champions Kenya Police and Gor Mahia are set to clash. In volleyball, Chema Volleyball Club defeated Administration Police of Kenya in the KVF Men’s National League. At the same time, defending champions Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) and Zetech University Sparks are competing in the 2025 Women Basketball League Africa (WBLA) Zone Five qualifiers. In golf, John Wangai and Naom Wafula are leading the Kenyan charge at the Sunshine Development Tour, the region's only opportunity for golfers to earn ranking points for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games. Separately, Deaflympics silver medallist Sharon Bitok Jeptarus is preparing for the Tokyo 2025 Summer Deaflympics.
