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Team Kenya had a mixed night at Scotstoun Stadium in Glasgow at the 2026 Commonwealth Games. Stephen Ndangiri Kihu won silver in the men’s 10,000m race walk, while Georgia Hunter Bell took gold in the women’s 800m.
Faith Cherotich won the women’s 3000m steeplechase at Scotstoun Stadium and broke the Commonwealth Games record. Lilian Odira advanced from the 800m semi-finals, becoming the only Kenyan in the final.
Omanyala, who is preparing for the upcoming Glasgow Commonwealth Games scheduled for July 23 to August 2, was hoping to continue building momentum as he seeks to defend the 100m title he won in Birmingham in 2022.
The victory also secured her qualification for the 2026 Glasgow Commonwealth Games scheduled for July 23 to August 2.
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.
Speaking on Saturday from Embu County during her training session, Wawira, who competes in the Under-45kg category, insisted that she is keeping her sights firmly also on the 2028 Los Angeles Summer Paralympics.
Federation president Alfred Simiyu Barasa was unhappy with the treatment of his charges, arguing that if the government wants better results from its athletes, then it must invest in quality facilities, preparation, and better treatment.