Rebecca Cheptegei, a talented Ugandan distance runner, tragically lost her life to gender-based violence after her boyfriend set her aflame during a dispute.
In a powerful statement, the Uganda Athletics Federation expressed deep sadness over Cheptegei's death and condemned domestic violence, calling for justice on behalf of the fallen athlete.
Kenya's Sports Minister Kipchumba Murkomen highlighted the urgency of addressing gender-based violence in society, promising governmental support to ensure justice for Cheptegei.
Cheptegei recently represented her nation at the Paris 2024 Olympics. The heartbreaking contrast of her athletic achievements to her tragic death underscores the severity of domestic violence issues.
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