Tokyo, Japan — Kenya concluded its Tokyo 2025 Summer Deaflympics campaign in spectacular fashion, finishing 11th in the world and 1st in Africa, with a total of 15 medals — five gold, six silver, and four bronze. The team also celebrated a world and Deaflympics record, sealing one of the country’s most successful outings at the Games.
The 2025 edition, held from November 15–26, featured over 5,000 athletes from around the world competing in 18 disciplines. Kenya fielded competitors in athletics, handball, basketball, swimming, and golf, showcasing resilience, growth, and unmatched dominance in distance running.
The star of the Games was Ian Wambui Kahinga, who delivered a performance for the ages. Kahinga stormed to victory in the men’s 5000m, clocking 13:52.83—shattering the long- standing world and Deaflympics record held by legend Simon Cherono Kibai since 2013. He also won gold in the men’s 10,000m, opening Kenya’s medal account on Day 1.
With two gold medals and a world record, Kahinga officially established himself as the new king of Deaflympics long-distance running.
Kenya dominated the track events, producing iconic moments across the 10,000m, 1500m, and steeplechase.
