• Latest
Nakaayi Wins Bronze as Kiprop Records Personal Best at Shanghai Diamond League

Nakaayi Wins Bronze as Kiprop Records Personal Best at Shanghai Diamond League

6 months ago
PostBank’s Peter Ssenyange Named CFO of the Year at 9th CFO Awards

PostBank’s Peter Ssenyange Named CFO of the Year at 9th CFO Awards

3 hours ago
Makerere, UK’s UWE Forge Global Partnership to Boost Research and Innovation

Makerere, UK’s UWE Forge Global Partnership to Boost Research and Innovation

7 hours ago
Jeje Odongo Meets Thai & Indian Ministers, Closes NAM Ministerial Meeting

Jeje Odongo Meets Thai & Indian Ministers, Closes NAM Ministerial Meeting

8 hours ago
Uganda and Bangladesh Sign MoU on Bilateral Consultations

Uganda and Bangladesh Sign MoU on Bilateral Consultations

8 hours ago
Microfinance Support Centre Unveils New 5-Year Strategic Plan

Microfinance Support Centre Unveils New 5-Year Strategic Plan

12 hours ago
Museveni Urges Inclusive Elections as Path to Lasting Peace in Libya

Museveni Urges Inclusive Elections as Path to Lasting Peace in Libya

12 hours ago
SoftPower News
Friday, October 17, 2025
  • News
  • Tourism & Travel
  • Business
  • Lifestyle
    • Fashion
  • Regional
    • Kenya
    • Rwanda
    • Tanzania
    • Burundi
    • South Sudan
    • DR Congo
  • Defence & Security
  • Sport
  • Entertainment
  • More
    • Agriculture
    • Africa
    • Columnists
    • Education
    • Health
      • COVID-19
    • International News
    • News in Pictures
    • OpEd
    • Pearl Of Africa
    • People
    • Politics
    • Special Reports
    • Women
No Result
View All Result
  • News
  • Tourism & Travel
  • Business
  • Lifestyle
    • Fashion
  • Regional
    • Kenya
    • Rwanda
    • Tanzania
    • Burundi
    • South Sudan
    • DR Congo
  • Defence & Security
  • Sport
  • Entertainment
  • More
    • Agriculture
    • Africa
    • Columnists
    • Education
    • Health
      • COVID-19
    • International News
    • News in Pictures
    • OpEd
    • Pearl Of Africa
    • People
    • Politics
    • Special Reports
    • Women
No Result
View All Result
SoftPower News
No Result
View All Result
Home Featured

Nakaayi Wins Bronze as Kiprop Records Personal Best at Shanghai Diamond League

by Rogers Atukunda
May 4, 2025
Nakaayi Wins Bronze as Kiprop Records Personal Best at Shanghai Diamond League

Halima Nakaayi

73
VIEWS

Shaoxing, China — Ugandan athletes Halima Nakaayi and Kenneth Kiprop delivered standout performances at the 2025 Shanghai/Keqiao Diamond League, bringing pride and renewed momentum to Uganda’s athletics scene.

In the women’s 800m final, Halima Nakaayi, Uganda’s 2019 World Champion, powered to a bronze medal, clocking 1:58.39 on Saturday, May 3, at the China Textile City Sports Centre in Keqiao, Shaoxing in China.

Related Stories

Halima Nakaayi Narrowly Misses 800m Final at World Athletics Championships

Joy Cheptoyek, Halimah Nakaayi Shine at World Athletics Championships

Uganda’s Tom Dradriga Storms 800m Final at World Athletics Indoor Championships

The fiercely contested race was won by Ethiopia’s Tsige Duguma, who set a national and meet record of 1:56.64, followed by Sarah Billings of Australia, who claimed silver with a personal best of 1:57.83.

Ethiopia’s Tsige Duguma won the race

Meanwhile, in the men’s 5000m final, Kenneth Kiprop produced a jaw-dropping performance, finishing fifth with a new personal best of 13:00.49. Despite facing a field dominated by Ethiopian long-distance greats, Kiprop’s run was a testament to his relentless drive and potential.

Berihu Aregawi led an Ethiopian sweep of the top three positions, winning in 12:50.45, followed closely by Kuma Girma (12:50.69) and Mezgebu Sime (12:51.86). Kenya’s Nicholas Kipkorir came in fourth with a time of 12:56.81.

Another Ugandan, Emmanuel Kibet, finished 15th in the same race, posting a time of 13:27.91.

The Uganda Athletics Federation hailed both Nakaayi and Kiprop for their performances, with special praise for Kiprop’s record-breaking effort, calling it “a phenomenal achievement and a true testament to hard work and determination from a young lad.”

Ethiopia's Tsige Duguma won the women's 800 meters at the Shanghai Diamond League with a time of 1:56. 64 seconds pic.twitter.com/Hvaln2t8eN

— Ethiopia News Agency (@EthiopianNewsA) May 3, 2025

East African Dominance Across Events

The results from Shanghai underscore the depth of talent in East African athletics and reaffirm Uganda’s rising status on the global track stage.

Shanghai’s 2025 Diamond League also highlighted East Africa’s stronghold in endurance races: Kenya swept the men’s 3000m steeplechase podium while Ethiopia ruled the men’s 5000m, capturing all three medals in a display of sheer dominance.

Tags: Emmanuel KibetHalima NakaayiKenneth KipropShanghai/Keqiao Diamond League

Recent Stories

PostBank’s Peter Ssenyange Named CFO of the Year at 9th CFO Awards

Makerere, UK’s UWE Forge Global Partnership to Boost Research and Innovation

Jeje Odongo Meets Thai & Indian Ministers, Closes NAM Ministerial Meeting

Uganda and Bangladesh Sign MoU on Bilateral Consultations

Microfinance Support Centre Unveils New 5-Year Strategic Plan

Museveni Urges Inclusive Elections as Path to Lasting Peace in Libya

SoftPower News Logo

SoftPower News is a subsidiary of SoftPower Communications LLC, a Ugandan digital media group. Keep posted of the latest from Uganda and East Africa.
Plot 4B Malcolm X, Kololo
P.O Box 1497, Kampala - Uganda
Tel: +256-392-001-701
Email: info@softpower.ug

This news site is licenced by Uganda Communications Commission (UCC)

ADVERTISEMENT
  • News
  • Tourism & Travel
  • Business
  • Lifestyle
  • Regional
  • Defence & Security
  • Sport
  • Entertainment
  • More

© SoftPower News

Welcome Back!

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password?

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In

Add New Playlist

error: Content is protected
No Result
View All Result
  • News
  • Tourism & Travel
  • Business
  • Lifestyle
    • Fashion
  • Regional
    • Kenya
    • Rwanda
    • Tanzania
    • Burundi
    • South Sudan
    • DR Congo
  • Defence & Security
  • Sport
  • Entertainment
  • More
    • Agriculture
    • Africa
    • Columnists
    • Education
    • Health
      • COVID-19
    • International News
    • News in Pictures
    • OpEd
    • Pearl Of Africa
    • People
    • Politics
    • Special Reports
    • Women

© SoftPower News

Are you sure want to unlock this post?
Unlock left : 0
Are you sure want to cancel subscription?