During the Africa Forward Summit 2026 in Nairobi, a prominent sports demonstration event highlighted the importance of sports in fostering partnerships, with former Kenyan sports leaders emphasizing its potential.

• The summit aims to deepen the Kenya-France partnership, focusing on sports development.
• Paul Tergat, former President of the National Olympic Committee of Kenya, expressed excitement about the summit, calling it a "big win" for evolving sports.
• Tegla Loroupe, a legendary long-distance runner, noted the significant progress in sports support for Kenyan youth, contrasting it with earlier times.
• The event showcased Kenya's untapped sporting potential, especially after Sabastian Sawe's recent marathon world record.