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April 8, 2026
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Chebet set to defend her SOYA award this Friday

Chebet set to defend her SOYA award this Friday

Double world champion Beatrice Chebet is the favourite to retain the Sportswoman of the Year award during the 22nd SOYA set for this Friday at Uhuru Gardens, Nairobi...

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Double world champion Beatrice Chebet is the favorite to defend her Sportswoman of the Year award at the 22nd Sports Personality of the Year Awards (SOYA) ceremony taking place this Friday at Uhuru Gardens, Nairobi.

  • Beatrice Chebet is defending her Sportswoman of the Year award after winning gold in the 5,000m and 10,000m at the Tokyo World Athletics Championships.
  • Other notable nominees include world champions Faith Kipyegon, Faith Cherotich, Lillian Odira, and fencer Alexandra Ndolo.
  • The gala event will be attended by former marathon world record holder Haile Gebrselassie from Ethiopia.

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