• Latest
Cheptegei racing against time for 2022 Commonwealth Games

Cheptegei racing against time for 2022 Commonwealth Games

7 months ago
GIOSUE BELLAGAMBI JOINS SALFORD CITY FC

GIOSUE BELLAGAMBI JOINS SALFORD CITY FC

7 days ago
Uganda Netball in Turmoil: Federation Suspends National Women’s Super League

Uganda Netball in Turmoil: Federation Suspends National Women’s Super League

1 week ago
Waterfalls T20 men’s edition bowls off in Lugogo

Waterfalls T20 men’s edition bowls off in Lugogo

2 weeks ago
The Cranes so close and yet so far

The Cranes so close and yet so far

2 weeks ago
UGANDA CRANES TO CHANGE BASE

UGANDA CRANES TO CHANGE BASE

3 weeks ago
FUBA turn to Spanish Antuna for Gazelles

FUBA turn to Spanish Antuna for Gazelles

3 weeks ago
PIRATES DATE HEATHENS AT KING’S PARK IN THE 2023 NILE SPECIAL RUGBY PREMIER LEAGUE

PIRATES DATE HEATHENS AT KING’S PARK IN THE 2023 NILE SPECIAL RUGBY PREMIER LEAGUE

4 weeks ago
Dodgers Academy graduate Nicholas Alumai lands Scholarship in USA

Dodgers Academy graduate Nicholas Alumai lands Scholarship in USA

4 weeks ago
Next Media’s Jermaine Egesa to Commentate at The 2022 Championship of African Nations

Next Media’s Jermaine Egesa to Commentate at The 2022 Championship of African Nations

4 weeks ago
NBS Sport, Uganda Rugby Union Launch 2022/23 Nile Special Uganda Rugby Premier League Season Broadcast

NBS Sport, Uganda Rugby Union Launch 2022/23 Nile Special Uganda Rugby Premier League Season Broadcast

4 weeks ago
  • About
  • Advertise
  • Privacy & Policy
  • Contact
Wednesday, February 8, 2023
  • Home
  • Basketball
  • Football
  • Rugby
  • Motorsport
  • Formula 1
  • Boxing
  • Golf
  • Cycling
  • Tennis
  • Our Team
No Result
View All Result
NBS Sport
  • Home
  • Basketball
  • Football
  • Rugby
  • Motorsport
  • Formula 1
  • Boxing
  • Golf
  • Cycling
  • Tennis
  • Our Team
No Result
View All Result
NBS Sport
No Result
View All Result
Home Athletics

Cheptegei racing against time for 2022 Commonwealth Games

Cheptegei returned to the country on Tuesday, and while there has been no further communication made, it is reported that he prefers to rest rather than risk aggravating the injury.

Shafic Kiyaga by Shafic Kiyaga
July 28, 2022
in Athletics, News
0 0
0
Cheptegei racing against time for 2022 Commonwealth Games
796
VIEWS

Ugandan long-distance runner and current 10,000m World Champion Joshua Cheptegei is fearful his Commonwealth 2022 dream may be in tatters over a persistent injury.

The two-time Commonwealth medalist had been listed among the 18 athletes that will represent Uganda at the Birmingham games but could potentially miss out on the games.

ADVERTISEMENT

Cheptegei was expected to compete only in the 5000m event, but the latest reports indicate that a tendon injury could completely rule him out of the games.

His trouble adds to the list of top athletes who will not be starring in Birmingham with British 400m runner Dinah Asher-Smith the latest to confirm she will not be taking part.

According to Uganda Athletics Federation spokesperson Abdallah Muhamad, the association together with the athlete and his team need to make a decision before time runs out.

“Cheptegei has told us about his injury trouble with a tendon after that 5000m race in Oregon, and that raises doubt about his participation at the 2022 Commonwealth games,” Muhammad said.

“However, nothing has been decided as yet. We are going to engage the doctors with a further assessment before a decision is taken.”

“Obviously, we do not want to force anything on him. Cheptegei is a top athlete who knows exactly what is good for him and what is not. And we have the technocrats to also provide advice.”

“Every Ugandan would want him in Birmingham, because of the opportunity to win a medal there,” he added.

Cheptegei successfully defended his 10,000m World title before settling for ninth place in the 5000mat World Championships in Eugene, Oregon, USA earlier this month.

While his victory in the 10.000m was spectacular, his performance in the 5000m race was worrying; first finishing third in the semis before a less inspired ninth place finish in the final in which he clearly lacked the kick, especially in the final 800m.

Cheptegei returned to the country on Monday, and while there has been no further communication made, it is reported that he prefers to rest rather than risk aggravating the injury.

A similar decision to participate at the 2018 Commonwealth games in Gold Coast affected his entire season despite winning medals in both the 5000m and 10,000m.

Jacob Kiplimo, Peruth Chemutai and Stella Chesang are some of the athletes that competed in Oregon that will also take part in the Commonwealth Games

In addition, three Uganda athletes – Halimah Nakaayi, Winnie Nanyondo and Tarsis Orogot – may miss the games due to Visa Issues.

Javelin thrower Josephine Lalam, and sprinters Benson Okot and Pius Adome will not be in Birmingham despite being shortlisted on travelling Contingent earlier on.

Tags: Commonwealth gamesJoshua Cheptegei
ShareTweetSendSendShare
Next Post
CHESS: Wanyama confident of firm showing at Olympiad

CHESS: Wanyama confident of firm showing at Olympiad

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Connect with us

  • 87.1k Followers
  • 23.7k Followers
  • Trending
  • Comments
  • Latest
CHESS: FIDE master Pido takes on world challenge

CHESS: FIDE master Pido takes on world challenge

June 13, 2022
Uganda Government in talks with Manchester United about a sponsorship deal

Uganda Government in talks with Manchester United about a sponsorship deal

September 7, 2022
The English Premier League is home at NBS SPORT

The English Premier League is home at NBS SPORT

August 5, 2022
NBS Pressbox Makes Its Much Anticipated Maiden Show Worth The Wait

NBS Pressbox Makes Its Much Anticipated Maiden Show Worth The Wait

June 15, 2022
CHESS: FIDE master Pido takes on world challenge

CHESS: FIDE master Pido takes on world challenge

1
NBS Pressbox Makes Its Much Anticipated Maiden Show Worth The Wait

NBS Pressbox Makes Its Much Anticipated Maiden Show Worth The Wait

1
Crested Cranes fly high at CECAFA

Crested Cranes fly high at CECAFA

0
Stanbic Uganda Cup: BUL, Vipers to crack up Masindi

Stanbic Uganda Cup: BUL, Vipers to crack up Masindi

0
GIOSUE BELLAGAMBI JOINS SALFORD CITY FC

GIOSUE BELLAGAMBI JOINS SALFORD CITY FC

February 1, 2023
Uganda Netball in Turmoil: Federation Suspends National Women’s Super League

Uganda Netball in Turmoil: Federation Suspends National Women’s Super League

January 30, 2023
Waterfalls T20 men’s edition bowls off in Lugogo

Waterfalls T20 men’s edition bowls off in Lugogo

January 26, 2023
The Cranes so close and yet so far

The Cranes so close and yet so far

January 23, 2023

Recommended

GIOSUE BELLAGAMBI JOINS SALFORD CITY FC

GIOSUE BELLAGAMBI JOINS SALFORD CITY FC

February 1, 2023
Uganda Netball in Turmoil: Federation Suspends National Women’s Super League

Uganda Netball in Turmoil: Federation Suspends National Women’s Super League

January 30, 2023
Waterfalls T20 men’s edition bowls off in Lugogo

Waterfalls T20 men’s edition bowls off in Lugogo

January 26, 2023
The Cranes so close and yet so far

The Cranes so close and yet so far

January 23, 2023
NBS Sport

© 2022 NBS Sport - Developed and maintained by Hillcom EA.

Navigate Site

  • About
  • Advertise
  • Privacy & Policy
  • Contact

Follow Us

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • Basketball
  • Football
  • Rugby
  • Motorsport
  • Formula 1
  • Boxing
  • Golf
  • Cycling
  • Tennis
  • Our Team

© 2022 NBS Sport - Developed and maintained by Hillcom EA.

Welcome Back!

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password? Sign Up

Create New Account!

Fill the forms below to register

All fields are required. Log In

Retrieve your password

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

Log In