President Ruto To Host Team Kenya Athletes At State House
Team Kenya athletes secured a total of 11 medals.
President William Ruto is expected to hold a grand reception at State House, Nairobi, to honor Team Kenya for their outstanding performance at the recently concluded Paris Olympics.
This is according to Sports Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen who revealed this througj is X account while appreciated his pride in the athletes hardwork and sucess.
“Delighted to join Kenyans from all walks of life in welcoming back home our Team Kenya athletes at JKIA after their commendable performance in the 2024 Paris Olympics. This first batch of athletes, which included team captain Faith Kipyegon, double gold medalist Beatrice Chebet, and 800m runner Koitatoi Kidali, brings home a total of 11 medals—4 gold, 2 silver, and 5 bronze—placing us at the top of the African continent and 17th globally.”
Team Kenya athletes secured a total of 11 medals. On Tuesday night, the first batch of athletes, led by three-time 1500m Olympic gold medalist and team captain Faith Kipyegon, along with double gold medalist Beatrice Chebet and 800m runner Koitatoi Kidali, arrived at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) and were received by CS Murkomen.
The final group of Team Kenya athletes, led by 800m gold medalist Emmanuel Wanyonyi, marathon bronze medalist Benson Kipruto, and 5000m silver medalist Ronald Kwemoi, arrived in Kenya early this morning .
The President is scheduled to host them on Thursday, August 15th, at State House.
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