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KAMPALA, Uganda | Xinhua | The Uganda Athletics Federation (UAF) has welcomed a move by World Athletics to reward gold medal winners at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. Earlier this week, World Athletics announced that each of the 48 athletics events at the Paris Olympics will see its gold medal …

KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | World record holder Joshua Kiprui Cheptegei will lead Uganda’s team for the 2024 World Athletics Cross Country Championships which will take place in Belgrade, Serbia on March 30. Cheptegei, the current 5,000m and 10,000m world record holder, told Xinhua that although they expect a very …

Kapchorwa, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  Long-distance champion Joshua Cheptegei, has urged parents in Sebei sub-region to support and nurture their children’s talent in sports and education, emphasizing the role of parental empowerment in securing their offspring’s future. The three-time world champion in the 10,000 meters highlighted the pivotal role …

Kapchrowa, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda’s greatest long-distance runner Joshua Cheptegei has begun preparations for his first marathon. The three-time World Champion and duo World record holder is currently preparing in Kapchorwa under the guidance of his Dutch coach Addy Ruiter, ahead of the Marathon debut slated for December …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDPENDENT | The United Nations Development Program (UNDP) has partnered with Uganda’s long-distance runner Joshua Cheptegei to promote tourism and conserve biodiversity in the Elgon region. Cheptegei is the current world record holder for the 5000 metres and the 10,000 meters, and holds the world’s best time …

Budapest, Hungary | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda’s campaign at the world athletics championship has suffered a setback with the withdrawal of long-distance sensation Joshua Kiprui Cheptegei from the 5000-meter race because of a foot injury. This follows Cheptegei’s triumphant defense of his 10000m title just four days prior, where he …

Budapest, Hungary | THE INDEPENDENT | Three time World 10,000m champion Joshua Kiprui Cheptegei has announced his intention to transition from track events to marathon races, saying that the time has come for him to embrace a new chapter in his athletic career. Cheptegei’s decision comes after securing his third …

✳ 10,000m final  🥇 Joshua CHEPTEGEI 27:51.42 SB 🥈 Daniel Simiu EBENYO 27:52.60 🥉 Selemon BAREGA 27:52.72 Budapest, Hungary | THE INDEPENDENT & URN | Defending champion Joshua Cheptegei has won his third consecutive World Athletics Championship 10,000m title. He raced into the lead in the last 400 meters, and brushed …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Six athletes for the 2023 World Athletics Championship have been flagged off at the National Council of Sports – NCS Headquarters in Lugogo. The championship starts on Saturday, August 19th and will run to 27th August 2023, with Uganda sending 20 athletes across different …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Athletics Federation (UAF) has unveiled a contingent of 21 athletes to represent Uganda at the upcoming World Championships in athletics, scheduled from August 19th to 27th, 2023, in Budapest, Hungary. This marks an increase from the previous edition, where 17 Ugandan athletes participated …