Ugandan long-distance runners Samuel Simba Cherop and Abel Chebet delivered standout performances in the men’s 10,000m final last night, winning silver and bronze respectively at the Islamic Solidarity Games.
Competing at the Prince Faisal Bin Fahad Stadium, the duo put up a fierce challenge against a strong field of elite athletes from across the Islamic world.
Cherop clocked 29:06.58 to secure second place, while Chebet followed closely in 29:07.63 to seal the third spot on the podium.
Their impressive showing drew widespread praise, with both athletes hailed for their determination and composure in a tightly contested race that kept spectators on edge.
The ongoing Games, which began on November 7 and run until November 21, have continued to showcase Uganda’s growing strength in long-distance running.
The medals won by Cherop and Chebet push Uganda’s total to nine across various disciplines, adding to earlier successes in swimming, table tennis and boxing.
The duo’s achievement further cements Uganda’s reputation as a producer of world-class endurance runners and marks another proud moment for the country on the international sporting stage.
