How depression almost shattered Kenya's medals dream in Tokyo

Tokyo 2020 Olympics - Athletics - Women's 3000m Steeplechase - Final - Olympic Stadium, Tokyo, Japan - August 4, 2021. Hyvin Kiyeng of Kenya in action [Reuters, Dylan Martinez]

Team Kenya General Manager at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics Barnaba Korir has revealed how a section of Kenyan athletes almost suffered depression due to pressure and negative comments from fans on social media.

Just like in Tokyo where Kenya had a slow start to the competition, Kenyan youngsters had to endure some pressure from social media at the recently concluded World Athletics U20 Championships at Kasarani Stadium.