Tokyo 2025 Deaflympics: Out goes Kibai, in comes Kahinga
Magnificent Kahinga now motivated to nail more accolades...
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Ian Wambui Kahinga has emerged as Kenya's new Deaflympics star, replacing decorated athlete Simon Kibai Cherono, after winning the men's 5000m race at the Tokyo 2025 Summer Deaflympics and shattering two global records.
- Kahinga completed the race in 13:52.83, breaking Cherono's 12-year-old Deaflympics and World Championships records.
- The victory secured a clean sweep for Kenya in the men's 5000m, with James Mwanza Musembi earning silver and Nelson Kipkorir Rotich taking bronze.
- Kahinga will receive a total of Sh11 million from the Kenyan government for his record-breaking performance and two gold medals, including a previous win in the men's 10000m.
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Kenyan Teams and Athletes Secure Victories in Basketball, Boxing, and Deaflympics - November 2025
The Nairobi City Thunder secured their second consecutive bid to the Basketball Africa League (BAL) by winning the Road to BAL Elite 16 East Division tournament with an unbeaten run at Kasarani Indoor Arena. In boxing, the Kenya Police team clinched the National Boxing League title, triumphing over rivals Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) after careful planning and strict training. At the Tokyo 2025 Summer Deaflympics, Ian Wambui Kahinga emerged as Kenya's new star, winning the men's 5000m race and shattering two global records to replace decorated athlete Simon Kibai Cherono.
