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November 27, 2025
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Deaflympics: Team Kenya leaves Tokyo with two world records and 15 medals

Deaflympics: Team Kenya leaves Tokyo with two world records and 15 medals

The event ended in Tokyo on Tuesday with Kenyans overcoming harsh weather conditions in chase for glory. ..

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Team Kenya concluded the Tokyo 2025 Summer Deaflympics with an impressive haul of 15 medals, including five gold, six silver, and four bronze. The contingent also set two new world and Deaflympics records.

  • Ian Wambui Kahinga shattered two longstanding records in the men’s 5,000m and also secured gold in the men's 10,000m.
  • New talent James Mwanza Musembi won a gold in men’s 1500m and a silver in men’s 5,000m, earning Sh5 million.
  • Veteran Lucas Wanjiru Wandia achieved a three-peat gold in the men’s 3,000m steeplechase, while David Kiptum Kipkogei earned a silver in the marathon.
  • Kenyan handball player Saulo Oduor was elected to the ICSD Athlete Commission Board.

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