Ebenyo among stars to battle for glory in Mumias
World Cross Country Championships bronze medallist Daniel Simiu Ebenyo is among more than 500 athletes set to compete during the penultimate leg of the second season of Betika BingwaFest...
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World Cross Country Championships bronze medallist Daniel Simiu Ebenyo will headline the Western Region leg of the Betika BingwaFest this weekend in Mumias. He is among over 500 athletes competing, with the event featuring multiple sports and significant prize money.
- Daniel Simiu Ebenyo will compete in the 10,000m and 5,000m races, aiming for Ksh550,000.
- The multidisciplinary sports extravaganza offers over Ksh17 million in prize money across football, rugby, 3x3 basketball, and athletics.
- Winners in football and rugby (men and women) will each receive Ksh1 million, while 3x3 basketball winners get Ksh500,000. Gold medallists in the 10,000m will take home Ksh300,000.
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