Maraga hails Kenya’s athletics team for stellar performance
By Cynthia Lodite, September 22, 2025Former Chief Justice David Maraga has lauded Kenya’s athletic team after the team completed the World Athletics Championships 2025 in Tokyo with a remarkable performance that placed the country second in the final medal table.
The championships, which ended on Sunday, September 21, after nine days of competition, were held at the Japan National Stadium.
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Maraga took to his official X account on Monday, September 22, 2025, where he described the athletic team’s performance as a stellar job.
“I wish to honor Kenya’s athletic team that competed in Tokyo, Japan, for its stellar performance. I especially want to honor and thank in a special way our medallists, Chebet, Cherotich, Cheruiyot, Ewoi, Jepchirchir, Kipyegon, Odira, Serem, and Wanyonyi,” Maraga said.
On his part, the former Chief Justice, while commending the team’s performance, further noted their efforts in positioning Kenya’s image and potential to the world.
“Through discipline, sheer work, commitment, and focus, you all reminded the world of Kenya’s greatness. But, you also remind us—all of us Kenyans—that our potential is limitless,” Maraga said.
Maraga also added, “That, through focus, integrity, and commitment, this country is destined for greatness. Asanteni sana! #Tokyo2025,”
Tokyo
Meanwhile, the championships, which ended on Sunday, September 21, saw the United States top the table with a strong haul of 12 gold, while Kenya followed closely with 7 gold medals among a total of 11. Canada, the Netherlands and Spain rounded off the top five.
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The result confirmed Kenya’s dominance in middle and long-distance running, as well as the depth of its team across both men’s and women’s events.
Golden moments for Kenya
At the time, Beatrice Chebet emerged as one of the stars of Tokyo 2025. She secured a double triumph in the women’s 10,000m and 5,000m, making her one of the few athletes to hold both world titles in a single championship.
Faith Kipyegon added further glory with gold in the women’s 1500m, where her teammate Dorcus Ewoi took silver to complete a Kenyan 1-2 finish.
Kenya’s medal count
In total, Kenya’s haul included 7 gold, 2 silver and 2 bronze medals. This placed the team second in the Tokyo medal table 2025, just behind the United States but ahead of other athletics powerhouses.
The strong results drew comparisons with past performances, including the Kenya medals Tokyo Olympics and Kenya medals Tokyo 2021, where the country also shone in endurance races. However, Tokyo 2025 proved that Kenya is consistent and also capable of developing fresh champions who can deliver under pressure.