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Speaking to Radio Generation on Sunday evening after the medal presentation, Kenya Para Badminton Federation president Alfred Simiyu praised the athletes and reiterated his desire to conduct a nationwide talent search once the team returns home.
During the Athletics Kenya/Commonwealth Games trials in Nairobi, Ndangiri delivered a commanding performance, clocking 39:14.0 to secure the national title, as Gathimba was forced to settle for second place in 39:45.4.
The 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games 800m gold medallist repeated the feat in 2022 in Birmingham and is now aiming for a third gold medal in Glasgow at this year’s Games, scheduled for July 23 to August 2 in Scotland.
Organisers expect more than 5,500 participants to take part in this year’s event, up from 3,387 recorded last year, reflecting growing interest among cycling clubs, corporate teams, recreational riders, and first-time participants.
The victory also secured her qualification for the 2026 Glasgow Commonwealth Games scheduled for July 23 to August 2.
During the AGM, which attracted more than 100 delegates representing clubs and counties from across the country in Nairobi, delegates unanimously backed the motion to oust Owiti’s office, citing concerns over accountability and transparency following the federation’s failure to hold an AGM for the past three years.
Headlining Kenya’s team is Ferdinand Omanyala, the reigning 100m Commonwealth champion, who is eager to defend the title he won four years ago in Birmingham after securing his place by winning the national 100m final at Nyayo National Stadium in Nairobi on Saturday.
On Friday, Kenya lost 2-1 to Ghana, with Kael Shah winning his singles match 6-2, 3-6, 6-3 against Ghana’s Abraham Asaba, while Ismael Changawa fell to Samuel Agbesi Osei 7-6, 6-1.
The Italian press reports that the 46-year-old, who last played professionally for Fluminense in 2015, is set to join Ravenna as a player. Tuttomercatoweb also reports that he will be more involved with the club beyond playing duties.
A distraught Ebenyo suffered two falls during the men’s 10,000m final, with the second leaving him nursing an arm injury and unable to contest for a qualifying position.
Despite their dominance, Turkey failed to convert chances into goals. A deflected header from Mert Muldur struck both the crossbar and the post, while Merih Demiral forced a save from goalkeeper Orlando Gill after the break.
French prosecutors confirmed on Friday that an investigating judge ordered the trial in February 2026. French media also reported that Hakimi, 27, recently failed in an appeal to have the case dismissed.
Newly promoted Coventry City (the Sky Blues) will travel to defending champions Arsenal in the opening match of the 2026–27 Premier League season on Friday, August 21.
Speaking in Nairobi during the launch of the circuit, which begins next month with the Prinsloo Sevens in Nakuru, tournament director Kevin Wambura emphasized the need to expand opportunities for women in the sport. He also hinted at plans to introduce Under-18 and Under-16 categories alongside the main competition.
The 43-year-old Dutch legend was working as a pundit for broadcaster NOS TV when he made the remark after Micky van de Ven lost track of Koki Ogawa’s run for Japan’s late equaliser.
Kenya’s Ismael Changawa won his singles match against Botswana’s Mark Nawa in straight sets, 6-3 and 6-1, helping Kenya improve their record to three wins and three losses.
The team will be managed by Isaac Babu, with Vincent Owuor heading the technical bench. Both emphasized that the championship is one of the premier chess events on the African continent, bringing together elite players from across Africa to compete in the Open and Women’s sections. The tournament will be played over nine rounds under the Swiss-system format.
Wahi is alleged to be involved in match-fixing practices, including deliberately picking up a fifth booking in a league match, which earned him a suspension for the first leg of Nice’s relegation play-off against Saint-Étienne on 26 May.
Portugal enjoyed 75 per cent possession and registered seven shots on target but struggled to break down a determined DR Congo side that remained organised throughout the match.
More than 50 professionals will compete for honours, with players also chasing crucial points in the race for the 2026 Order of Merit title as the season gains momentum.
Following a dispute ruled by FIFA’s Players’ Status Chamber, the case was partially decided in favour of the coach, ordering Bandari to pay USD 6,483.87 (about Sh837,067) in outstanding remuneration and USD 22,500 (about Sh2.9 million) as compensation for breach of contract, with all other claims dismissed.
The appeal against the decision to grant Partey a Canadian visa for the World Cup failed, with court documents revealing that the initial visa application did not disclose the criminal charges he faces in the UK.
Speaking to Radio Generation on Wednesday from the Turkish coastal city, Ability Sport Kenya President Agnes Oluoch said Kenya has made tremendous strides through partnerships with institutions such as Lenana School in Dagoretti in its talent identification programme.
The World Cadets Championship provides a valuable platform for Kenya’s young talents to gain international experience and test their skills against some of the world’s strongest junior players, CK said earlier in a statement.
Ross Field and navigator Quentin Savage finished second overall and second in class after fighting back from early setbacks during the second round of the Rob’s Magic Rally Raid.
The result gave Argentina a winning start in Group J as they aim to become only the third nation to defend the World Cup successfully. It also marked their first-ever opening win as reigning champions, having previously fallen in their first matches in 1982 and 1990.
Mike Maignan was key in keeping the score level, denying efforts from Sadio Mané and reacting quickly in dangerous moments, while Ismaïla Sarr also missed a good opportunity from close range.
Officials in Canada denied Partey entry because he had wrongly stated he had never been arrested or charged with a crime, despite facing active legal proceedings in the UK.
Despite FIFA president Gianni Infantino visiting their locker room after the game, ESPN journalist Jason Le Miere reported that Iran head coach Amir Ghalenoei described his team as perhaps “the most oppressed team in the whole World Cup.”
The ruling follows diplomatic and legal escalation from the Ghanaian government and the Ghana Football Association, which had protested the denial as unfair. They filed an emergency interlocutory injunction at the Federal Court of Canada seeking a review of the decision.