Kenya’s triumphant athletes from the Paris 2024 Olympics are set to receive an unprecedented hero’s welcome after securing an impressive 11 medals. The celebration will include:
- A Presidential Flight
- Athletes will fly from Nairobi to Eldoret in President William Ruto’s aircraft
- Confirmed by State House Press Secretary Emmanuel Talam
- Grand Ceremony in Eldoret
- Ceremonial drive upon arrival
- Special breakfast at the Eldoret State Lodge
- Official inauguration as the “City of Champions” at the Sports Club
- Recognition of Achievements
- Team landed in Kenya earlier this week
- Received by Sports Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen
- Praised for placing Kenya at the top in Africa and 17th globally
- Celebrated Athletes
- Faith Kipyegon (Team Captain)
- Beatrice Chebet (Double Gold Medalist)
- Koitatoi Kidali (800m Runner)
- Emmanuel Wanyonyi (800m Gold Medalist)
- Benson Kipruto (Marathon Bronze Medalist)
- Ronald Kwemoi (5000m Silver Medalist)
- Medal Count
- 4 Gold
- 2 Silver
- 5 Bronze
- Cash Rewards
- Beatrice Chebet: Sh13 million (5000m and 10000m titles)
- Faith Kipyegon: Sh11 million
- Emmanuel Wanyonyi: Sh8.5 million
- Other medalists, including Ronald Kwemoi and bronze medalists, will also receive significant cash prizes
This celebration not only honors the athletes’ hard work and dedication but also reinforces Kenya’s status as a global athletics powerhouse. The grand reception in Eldoret serves as a testament to the pride and unity that sports can bring to a nation.