Deaflympics
Deaf athlete Ian Wambui Kahinga returned to Kenya amid celebrations after winning gold and setting a world record at the Tokyo Deaflympics. The 24-year-old taxi driver from Nyahururu was greeted by colleagues and family at the airport. His achievements will earn him a government award of Sh11 million.
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The closing ceremony of the Tokyo 2025 Deaflympics was held at the Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium in Shibuya Ward, Tokyo, on November 26. This was the first time in the 100-year history of the Deaflympics that the event took place in Japan. About 280,000 spectators from Japan and abroad attended the 12-day event filled with excitement.
The 2025 Deaflympics began in Tokyo on November 15, with around 3,000 Deaf and hard-of-hearing athletes from more than 70 countries and regions competing. A men's soccer match between Japan and Australia kicked off proceedings at J-Village Stadium in Fukushima Prefecture, ahead of the official opening ceremony on November 16. The event marks the 100th anniversary of Deaf sports and aims to promote greater inclusivity in Japanese society.
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Kenyan athlete Sharon Bitok from Eldoret is determined to win gold in the women's 800m and 1500m at the 2025 Deaflympics in Tokyo. After securing three silver medals in 2022, she is building confidence and preparation to outperform rivals. Her motivation stems from cash prizes and improving her family's life.