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Tokyo 2025 Deaflympics: Out goes Kibai, in comes Kahinga

Deaflympics men's 1500m champion Ian Wambui Kahinga stop his watch at Ulinzi Sports Complex in Nairobi on Friday, Sept 12, 2025. [Jonah Onyango, Standard]

After a fierce debate and a long search for replacement of Kenya’s most decorated Deaflympian Simon Kibai Cherono, finally the nation has landed on one; the most flawless, magnificent and efficient Ian Wambui Kahinga.

Kahinga rose to the coveted throne on Monday in style by flooring a large field of 17 cutthroat competitors, pinning his arch rival James Mwanza Musembi down and shattering two men’s 5000m global accolades - the Deaflympics and the World championships records- at the ongoing Tokyo 2025 Summer Deaflympics in Japan.

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