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Chela’s smile eases tension as Team Kenya Paralympics’ struggles continue in Tokyo

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Kenya’s Mary Nancy Chelangat Koech competes in women’s 1500m T11 with the help of her guide Geoffrey Malel during the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics Games, yesterday. [Team Kenya Paralympics]

Tension is palpable in media Mixed Zone in Tokyo Olympics Stadium as Nancy Koech makes her way led by her brother Geoffrey Kiplangat after Heat 2 of 1500m T11.

The Kenyan journalists are watching the screen with bated breath for the list of the finalists.

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