Medal of honour Stories

The recognition was given in a ceremony held in the capital to celebrate her contribution to sports and her role in representing Somalia on the intern...

Beatrice Chebet led the way for Kenya with two gold medals, opening the campaign by winning the women’s 10,000m in 30:37.61 before doubling her tally...

Odira’s compatriots, Sarah Moraa and her sister Mary Moraa, finished fourth and seventh, respectively, in the race.

Kenya’s success in Tokyo cements its place as a global athletics powerhouse.

Italy currently tops the overall medal count with three medals, two silver and one bronze.

The continent has never staged an Olympic Games. Cairo last made an unsuccessful bid for the 2008 Olympics.