Paris to Honor Ugandan Olympian Rebecca Cheptegei by Naming Sports Facility After Her

Paris will honor Ugandan Olympian Rebecca Cheptegei, who tragically died after being set on fire by her boyfriend, by naming a sports facility in her honor. The 33-year-old marathon runner competed in the Paris Olympics and is the third prominent sportswoman killed in Kenya since October 2021.

Paris is set to honor Ugandan Olympian Rebecca Cheptegei by naming a sports facility after her, Mayor Anne Hidalgo announced on Friday.

The 33-year-old marathon runner recently competed in the Paris Olympics but tragically died four days after being set on fire by her boyfriend in Kenya.

Cheptegei is the third prominent sportswoman to be killed in Kenya since October 2021, and her death has sparked calls for greater protection and respect for athletes.

(With inputs from agencies.)