Japan, 16 November 2025 – Kenya is aiming to win its first medals at the Tokyo 2025 Summer Deaflympics, with key athletic finals happening on Monday at Komazawa Olympic Park Gymnasium.
The men’s 10,000m will start at 1:20pm in Tokyo (7:20am Kenyan time), followed by the 4x400m relay at 3pm (9am Kenyan time).
Kenyan Athletes in Action
Ian Wambui Kahinga, who already owns a Deaflympics gold and silver, will lead the Kenyan men’s 10,000m team.
He will compete alongside newcomer Peter Rutto and experienced runner David Kipkogei.
Kahinga won his spot at the Tokyo Games by finishing first at the national trials held in September, clocking 30:46.5.
Rutto and Kipkogei also posted strong times, finishing second and third, respectively. Kahinga is targeting a sweep of medals, as he will also race in 1,500m and 5,000m events later this week.
Kahinga shared, “I won a gold medal in the 1500m race and a silver medal in the 5000m race in Brazil some two years ago. I aim to get a medal in the 10000m. I aim to clinch three gold medals.”
He believes that his training, especially with both deaf and hearing friends, has helped him prepare well for this challenge.
David Kipkogei, a veteran at age 46, also hopes for another podium finish after winning bronze in the last Deaflympics in Brazil in 2022.
AloJapan.com