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Kenya Sports Federation of the Deaf

Representing Kenya with Pride

Kasarani Sports Centre, Nairobi

DEAFLYMPICS

Team KenyaDeaflympics

Celebrating excellence in deaf sports since 1997. Kenya'`s pride on the global stage.

Tokyo 2025 Deaflympics

November 15-26, 2025

Team Kenya aims to surpass the Brazil 2022 performance

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About Deaflympics

The Global Stage for Deaf Athletes

The Deaflympics is a major international multi-sport event for deaf athletes, sanctioned by the International Committee of Sports for the Deaf (ICSD). It is the oldest international sporting event after the Olympics.

Kenya has been a proud participant since 1997, consistently demonstrating excellence in athletics and other disciplines, establishing our nation as Africa'`s leading force in deaf sports.

28
Years of Participation
56+
Total Medals Won
#1
In Africa
Top 11
Global Ranking
Team Kenya Deaflympics athletes
Our Journey

Kenya'`s Deaflympics History

From our debut in 1997 to record-breaking performances, discover our journey of excellence

1997

First Deaflympics Participation

Kenya debuts at the Deaflympics, marking the beginning of a remarkable journey in deaf sports excellence.

Copenhagen, Denmark
2013

Sofia Games Success

Kenya finished 9th globally with 16 medals (6 gold, 5 silver, 5 bronze), establishing itself as a force in deaf athletics.

Sofia, Bulgaria
2017

Historic Performance in Turkey

Team Kenya achieved 9th place globally and topped Africa with 16 medals (5 gold, 5 silver, 6 bronze).

Samsun, Turkey
2022

Record-Breaking Brazil Campaign

Kenya's best performance yet - 11th globally and top in Africa with 24 medals (5 gold, 7 silver, 12 bronze).

Caxias do Sul, Brazil
Medal Tally

Outstanding Performances

A comprehensive look at Kenya'`s medal achievements across recent Deaflympics

2022 Brazil

11th Global1st Africa
Gold
5
Silver
7
Bronze
12
24
Total Medals

2017 Turkey

9th Global1st Africa
Gold
5
Silver
5
Bronze
6
16
Total Medals

2013 Bulgaria

9th GlobalTop Africa
Gold
6
Silver
5
Bronze
5
16
Total Medals
Champions

Brazil 2022 Gold Medalists

Celebrating our champions who brought glory to Kenya

Lucas Wandia Wanjiru

Men's 3000m Steeplechase

Athletics

Simon Cherono Kibai

Men's 10000m

Athletics

Ian Wambui Kahinga

Men's 1500m

Athletics

Isaac Ogolla Makokha

Men's Golf

Golf

Mixed Team

4x400m Relay

Athletics

Support Team Kenya'`s Tokyo 2025 Journey

Be part of our mission to achieve even greater success at the Tokyo 2025 Deaflympics. Every contribution helps our athletes reach their full potential.