Rebecca Cheptegei, a Ugandan distance runner, was brutally attacked by her boyfriend, who poured petrol on her during a disagreement, resulting in severe burns covering 75% of her body. This shocking incident highlights the alarming issue of domestic violence affecting athletes in the region.
Both Rebecca Cheptegei and her boyfriend, Dickson Ndiema, are currently receiving medical treatment at Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital following the violent attack. This incident is not isolated, as it follows earlier cases involving violence against athletes, underlining a desperate need for improved safety measures.
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