×
App Icon
The Standard e-Paper
Join Thousands of Readers
★★★★ - on Play Store
Download Now

Why Sarah Achieng' is a frustrated woman

Sarah Achieng' of Kenya after being crowned the winner against Edith Soledad Matthysse of Argentina during their World Boxing Foundation (WBF) Women's World Super Lightweight title bout at Charter Hall, Nairobi, on June 10, 2023. [File, Standard]

When she ventured into professional boxing, she was determined to go places and become a world champion.

And after years of protracted practice, indeed she became a world champion, but it did not come on a silver platter on her way to the top.

Get Full Access for Ksh299/Week
Uncover the stories others won’t tell. Subscribe now for exclusive access
  • Unlimited access to all premium content
  • Uninterrupted ad-free browsing experience
  • Mobile-optimized reading experience
  • Weekly Newsletters
  • MPesa, Airtel Money and Cards accepted
Already a subscriber? Log in
Basketball
Will KPA dock at the Mombasa Port with WBLA gold?
Boxing
Kenyan juniors step up Africa Youth games preparations
Sports
World champ Jepchirchir headlines Valencia Marathon
Athletics
Para-badminton seek 20 athletes for 2026 Egypt tour