Chebet to Be Promoted After Double Gold Triumph
DIG Lagat hailed the athletes for holding the Kenyan flag. He thanked the technical and support staff whose work went into the overall success.
er supremacy at the championships is but one aspect of her supremacy in the sport. Chebet is also the reigning Olympic champion at both distances and world record holder at 5,000m, 10,000m, and 5km road race, Photo/ Courtesy
By Juliet Jerotich
Kenya’s athletics sensation Beatrice Chebet, who just won gold medals in the 5,000m and 10,000m events at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, is to be promoted in the National Police Service (NPS). The 25-year-old Corporal has been recommended for promotion to the rank of Sergeant of Police for her incredible success on the international stage.
The news was revealed by Eliud Lagat, the Deputy Inspector General of the Kenya Police Service, as he hosted a ceremony at Vigilance House in Nairobi while the NPS received its athletes officially back from the Tokyo Championships. He further stated that the impressive performance by Chebet had reflected not only on the service but on the nation as a whole.
A Champion of Records
Chebet’s victory places her among Kenya’s topmost iconic athletes. Chebet was the second Kenyan woman athlete to take the world championship double in the 5,000m and 10,000m races, following Vivian Cheruiyot’s achievement in 2011.
Her supremacy at the championships is but one aspect of her supremacy in the sport. Chebet is also the reigning Olympic champion at both distances and world record holder at 5,000m, 10,000m, and 5km road race, cementing herself among the best distance runners of all time.
Team Kenya’s Brilliant Performance
Chebet returned home with a robust team of NPS athletes who spoke for Kenya in Tokyo. They comprised world and Olympic 1,500m champion famous celebrities such as Faith Kipyegon, Abel Kirui, SSP, and Ambassador Dr. Rose Tata, among others in the sport’s legendary legends.
The squad, which was captioned by Senior Superintendent of Police Catherine Kagwiria, also comprised coaches, trainers, doctors, and a cheering squad which was headed by Corporal Michael Maina of the General Service Unit.
Kenya ended the championships on a high with a total of 11 medals—7 gold, 2 silver, and 2 bronze—once again solidifying the country’s grip over long-distance running.
Award and Call to Mentorship
During his address, DIG Lagat hailed the athletes for holding the Kenyan flag. He thanked the technical and support staff whose work went into the overall success. He also called on the athletes to be disciplined, not to engage in doping, and be good role models for upcoming generations.
Your achievements have inspired hope among numerous young Kenyans who desire to follow in your footsteps. I urge you to continue mentoring them and upholding the honor of the sport, which is vital to the nation’s global reputation,” he said.
For Chebet, the elevation proposal is not only a personal triumph—it symbolizes how sport achievement continues to drive institutional recognition and national pride.
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