Makueni County Governor Mutula Kilonzo has praised athlete Yavi Mutile for her exemplary performance during 3000 metres steeplechase at the Paris Olympic Games.
In a statement, Kilonzo acknowledged that Yavi’s win was a product of sheer hard work and discipline.
He also noted that her parents played a vital role in shaping her career and enabling her to win.
“I had occasion to sit with Yavi Mutile and her parents in Wote last year. Her victory in P******s a product of sheer hard work and discipline. Her parents have played a big role in her career,” the statement reads in parts.
Kilonzo expressed pride in the athlete who won a gold medal stating that her win is a reminder to the country to be deliberate on the country’s sports sector.
“This is proof that we have talent in all parts of Kenya. We, the p****e of Makueni are proud to have produced an Olympic champion
It is also a reminder to the country to be deliberate on matters sports Congratulations Yavi, your parents and coach for a stellar performance,” Kilonzo added.
Yavi scooped a gold medal for Bahrain beating Kenya’s Faith Cherotich who secured a bronze medal in the women’s 3000m steeplechase. The 24-year-old who hails from Ukia, Makueni County has had an exceptional athletic career over the years.
Last year, she scooped a gold medal in the World Athletics Championships (3000m steeplechase). She also won a gold medal in the 2019 Asian Athletics Championships (3000m steeplechase).
She transferred her allegiance from Kenya to represent Bahrain after she turned 15.
