×
App Icon
The Standard e-Paper
Join Thousands of Readers
★★★★ - on Play Store
Download Now

Kenyan Paralympian Wawira finds courage in powerlifting contest

Kenyan para-powerlifter, Hellen Wawira Kariuki in a workout session in Nairobi. [AFP]

In a claustrophobic dimly-lit room in a Nairobi stadium, the diminutive Kenyan Paralympian Hellen Wawira Kariuki barely breaks a sweat as she powerlifts nearly double her weight, her coach urging her on.

"Sixty kilos is still warming up," grinned the 32-year-old, who qualified for the Paris Games that open next week in the para-powerlifting under 41-kilo category.

Get Full Access for Ksh299/Week
Bold Reporting Takes Time, Courage and Investment. Stand With Us.
  • Unlimited access to all premium content
  • Uninterrupted ad-free browsing experience
  • Mobile-optimized reading experience
  • Weekly Newsletters
  • MPesa, Airtel Money and Cards accepted
Already a subscriber? Log in
Rugby
Chase for playoffs slots, individual gongs take shape in Kenya Cup
Football
Rising Starlets step up preparations for 2026 World Cup qualifier
Football
Champs Kenya Police Bullets tackle Zetech Sparks
Football
Focus on relegation battle in SPL