×
App Icon
The Standard e-Paper
Read Offline Anywhere
★★★★ - on Play Store
Download Now

Deaflympics: Team Kenya leaves Tokyo with two world records and 15 medals

Vocalize Pre-Player Loader

Audio By Vocalize

Kenya's superman Ian Wambui Kahinga (Middle and gold), James Mwanza Musembi (Left and silver) and Nelson Rotich Kipkorir completes the podium in men's 5,000m. [ KSFD]

The riveting Tokyo 2025 Summer Deaflympics is over and Team Kenya is leaving the global championships with heads held high after bagging 15 medals; five gold, six silver and four bronze.

The contingent also secured two global accolades; the World and Deaflympics records shattered by peerless Ian Wambui Kahinga in the men's 5,000m, bringing a halt to the two longstanding records set by compatriot Simon Kibai Cherono 12 years ago in Sofia, Bulgaria.

Premium Article

Get Full Access for Ksh299/Week.

Fact-first reporting that puts you at the heart of the newsroom. Subscribe for full access.
Continue Reading  →
What you get
  • Unlimited access to all premium content
  • Ad-free browsing experience
  • Mobile-optimised reading
  • Weekly newsletters & digests
Pay via
M - PESA
VISA
Airtel Money
Secure Payments Kenya's most trusted newsroom since 1902
Sports
Malkia Strikers show their intent of booking 2028 Olympic Games slot
By Koome Kazungu 45 mins ago
Sports
How Kenya can aim for medals in archery at global events
Sports
Wanyonyi hoping for good show in Zurich Diamond League meet
Sports
Kenyan athletes set down early marker at Anoca Youth Games