By SJAK
Marathoner Evans Chebet is the Sports
Journalists Association of Kenya (SJAK) LG Sports Personality
of the month of April 2022.
The Kapsabet based athlete achieved the feat after winning his
first ever marathon major title the prestigious Boston Marathon.
Chebet racked up victory in a time of 2 hours, 6 minutes and
51 seconds and has had his campaign effectively sewn up
when the strong field of athletes in Boston failed to match his
finishing touch.
And he did it in bravado bearing compatriots Lawrence
Cherono and defending champion Benson Kipruto to
scintillating podium dash.
The 33-year-old was on Wednesday awarded with a Vivace
Washing Machine, with AI DD technology by the LG East Africa
managing director Sa Nyoung Kim at Riadha house.
“I am so delighted to win my first ever award, it goes a long way
in motivating me ahead of my aim or running Berlin and New
York Marathon. I thank LG and SJAK for the kind gesture of
remembering athletes, we are grateful,” an elated Chebet said.
“It was such a great feeling to go to Boston and win especially
after failing to finish in 2018,” he added.
LG East Africa Managing Director Sa Nyoung Kim encouraged
Kenyan Sportsmen and women to continue being the country’s
brand ambassadors.
“So, to all sportsmen and women in and out of this place, there
is a brighter side waiting for you to show up, find your limits and
dare to blow past them,” Kim said.
“As LG Electronics East Africa, we commit to being present to
support you through SJAK and ensure that your break the
barriers and lift the trophy.”
“Our sponsorship of this award is not only aimed at inspiring
our sportsmen to keep doing better, but it also signifies our
commitment to contribute to the development of sports in
Kenya by recognizing local talent,” the LG Managing Director
added.
Chebet beat a strong field of athletes nominated for the April
award including Boston Marathon Women’s winner Peres
Jepchirchir, rally star Karan Patel who won the third round of
the 2022 FIA African Rally Championship (Equator Rally) from
start to finish.
Also in the list was Maurine Chepkemoi, who destroyed the
course record at the 75th edition of the Enschede marathon in
Netherlands.
The five gold medalists for the Kenya team Hit Squad at the
Africa Zone 3 Boxing Championship in Congo were also
nominated for the April award.
They were Light welterweight Teresia Wanjiru, Welterweight
Everlyne Akinyi, Light heavyweight Elizabeth Andiego,
Flyweight David Karanja and Bantamweight Shaffi Bakari
Hassan.
SJAK President Chris Mbaisi thanked LG for their unswerving
support saying the partnership has gone a long way in
rewarding excellence.
"For 8 years LG has demonstrated their support for sports, both
on and off the pitch. And together we share an ambition of
creating opportunities at all levels and ensuring every aspiring
athlete enjoys an enabling environment.”
“We look forward to further developing our relationship over the
coming years.
Kelly Ayodi
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