Tokyo 2020

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25-Year Old Olympic Star Agnes Tirop Found Dead

The talented long-distance runner's body was found at her home in Iten, Elgeyo Marakwet on the morning of Wednesday, October 13 with stab...

The sponsorship will cater for internet during the entire event including connectivity at the fully kitted media centre and media tribune.
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Ksh66.5M Safaricom Sponsorship Boosts World Athletics U20 Championships

Safaricom was also among the main sponsors of the Kenyan team at the just concluded Olympic games where the track and field athletes...

Kenya's Peres Jepchirchir wins the women's marathon final during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games in Sapporo on August 7, 2021. (Photo by Giuseppe CACACE / AFP)
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Kenya Tourism Board Eyes Athletes for Long-Term Deal

The board, Dr. Radier noted, has recognized the role that Kenyan athletes have played in raising the destination brand visibility.

World Marathon record holder and Olympic champion Eliud Kipchoge is considered one of the world's most marketable athletes. [Photo/ Nike]
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Inside Kipchoge’s Multi-Million Dollar International Business

“Money is not important. I’m running to make history, but if you have a price, you can give me,” he once chided nosy...

Draped in the Kenyan flag, Faith Kipyegon soaks in the moment after winning Gold in the Women's 1500m race on August 6, 2021 at the Tokyo Olympic games. Many Kenyan-born athletes represent different countries for various reasons. [Photo/ @Olympics]
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Price of Allegiance: The Millions Kenyans Earn Representing Other Countries

In many cases, Kenyans who choose to compete for other countries retain connections to home, thanks to family ties and still training in...

Eliud Kipchoge shattered “the last barrier to modern athletics” by running a marathon in under two hours in October 2019 in Vienna, Austria.
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Kipchoge: The Last Milestone Lands on Showmax Ahead of Tokyo 2020

Kipchoge said, “It was a privilege working with director Jake Scott and his team to capture the story of my journey to breaking...

Mark Otieno sprints with Safaricom CEO Peter Ndegwa after the telco unveiled a sponsorship for the Tokyo Olympics-bound athlete in Nairobi, Kenya on July 13, 2021.
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Mark Otieno Lands Ksh1M Deal After Borrowing Spikes to Qualify for Olympics

Mark Otieno and Ferdinand Omanyala's impressive performances have raised hopes among fans that Kenya's dominance in mid and long-distance races could soon be...

Sports Cabinet Secretary Amina Mohammed poses with Safaricom CEO Peter Ndegwa after the company unveiled a Ksh20 million sponsorship for the Kenyan Olympics team.
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Safaricom Unveils Ksh20M Sponsorship for Kenya’s Olympics Team

Each member of the traveling team will also receive KES 10,000 worth of Safaricom airtime that they can use while in Tokyo.

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Two Months for the Price of One: Showmax Pro Entices Sports Lovers

Once the Euros have come to an end, Showmax Pro subscribers across Africa can look forward to the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020. Every event available will...