Usain Bolt broke several records in 100m, 200m and 400m but never gave 100 percent in training, something that his coached never agreed on. Jamaican sprint legend Usain Bolt has admitted why he never really enjoyed the training aspect of the sport. The 38-year-old admits that during his prime years, he had the capability to…
Richardson has never been one to shy away from expressing her style, but she was heavily influenced by two retired athletes, Gail Devers and Florence Griffith-Joyner. Sha’Carri Richardson has revealed how the late Florence Griffith-Joyner, affectionately known as Flo-Jo, profoundly influenced her bold and unapologetic approach to self-expression. Richardson’s dazzling hair colors, striking acrylic nails,…
Former world javelin champion has voiced his frustration at the state’s failure to confer Head of State Commendations to Kenyan athletes despite their impressive showing in 2024. Former world javelin champion Julius Yego has expressed his disappointment over the failure to reward athletes with State Commendations during the Jamhuri Day celebrations. The government handed out…
Michael Olunga provided two assists as Al Duhail overcame Al Wakra in the QSL Cup semi final on Friday. Harambee Stars captain Michael Olunga delivered a standout performance on Friday evening, providing two crucial assists to guide Al Duhail to a hard-fought 3-1 extra-time victory over nine-man Al Wakra in the QSL Cup semifinal. The…
Faith Kipyegon may be a big star nowadays, but her journey into becoming a legend was a long and tedious one. Faith Kipyegon is widely celebrated as one of the greatest middle-distance runners of all time. But her rise to global stardom was anything but conventional. From humble beginnings in the rural village of Ndababit…
The Football Kenya Federation Premier League action heats up this weekend, with teams looking to shake off their struggles and reignite their campaigns or build on their momentum. Defending champions Gor Mahia will aim to return to winning ways as they face a resurgent Police FC in a key FKF Premier League clash on Saturday…
Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga during the African Union chairmanship debate at the African Union Headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on December 13, 2024. [Emmanuel Wanson, Standard] Kenya’s candidate for the Africa Union Commission’s chairmanship Raila Odinga yesterday vowed to push for two permanent seats for Africa at the United Nations Security Council. He also…
Why Michael Olunga will consider returning to practising Geospacial Engineering once he hangs up his boots. Harambee Stars captain Michael Olunga has hinted at pursuing a career in Geospatial Engineering once he hangs up his football boots. Olunga, who holds a Bachelor of Engineering degree in Geospatial Engineering from the Technical University of Kenya, has…
Over the years, sports has witnessed a number of athletes compete with names other than the ones they were given at birth but who are some of them in track and field? In the world of sports, or even in other spheres of life, various people have been forced to use names that were not…
Uganda’s national netball team, the She Cranes have stormed the final of the Africa Netball Cup. They defeated Malawi 51-43 victory on Friday at the MTC Dome in Swakopmund, Namibia. The She Cranes showed resilience after a slow start, trailing Malawi by six goals (8-14) at the end of the first quarter. However, they…
IEBC Select Panel Chair Nelson Makanda, his Deputy Charity Kisotu and other commissioners during the media update on the recruitment process. [File, Standard] The reconstitution of the electoral body suffered another blow on Friday after the High Court quashed changes to the law. A case filed by Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah, and supported by 13…
Nandi East Sub County Deputy County Commissioner (DCC) Ngalia Ndaya has called on the youths to enroll for technical courses. Ndaya said this will equip the youngsters with the necessary skills that will enable them compete in the global job market. The administrator, who was speaking during the…
Olympic champion Noah Lyles has revealed the reason why he was fined on the back of his 200m at the Paris Olympics. Olympic champion Noah Lyles recently opened up about the challenges he faced during the Paris Olympics, where he competed in the 200m event after his triumphant win in the 100m. While Lyles was…
Spanish football has always had some flair to it, but African players have taken things a step further and are asserting themselves amongst elite European teams. All the action from Matchday 17 begins on Friday 13 December as Real Valladolid lock horns with Valencia at Estadio Jose Zorrilla. With Vallodolid currently languishing at thebottom of…
Kenny Bednarek hopes 2025 is the year he is going to enjoy success and his rivals must be prepared to face him. After missing out on his main targets in 2024, Paris Olympic 200m silver medalist Kenny Bednarek has promised ruthlessness on track next year as he finally hopes to dominate entering into his prime. Bednarek,…