Chelimo asks for Uganda’s support

PARIS, FRANCE. The varying levels of discontent about Joshua Cheptegei and Jacob Kiplimo’s withdrawal from the men’s 5000-metre event of the Paris 2024 Olympics explains how much entitled the Ugandan public has become.

And, understandably so! The aforementioned athletics talents are so good that they have won a combined 20 medals at major championships since 2017.

In the aftermath of Cheptegei’s 10000m gold medal victory in Paris on Friday night, Ugandans desired more. And they couldn’t fathom his decision to pull out of the 5000m.

But, he…