Deputy Inspector-General of Police Eliud Lagat has commended officers representing the National Police Service (NPS) athletics team for their outstanding performance at the recently concluded National Cross Country Championship that was held at Eldoret Sports Club.

Speaking on behalf of Inspector-General Douglas Kanja on Saturday, October 26, 2027, Lagat praised the team for displaying discipline, teamwork, and resilience, traits he said define the service both in sports and in duty.

“The Deputy Inspector-General (DIG) of the Kenya Police Service, Eliud Lagat, on behalf of the Inspector General (IG) of Police, Douglas Kanja, delivered a congratulatory message to the National Police Service Cross-Country Championship athletics team,” read part of the statement.

The team dominated the competition, securing top spots in both the 10km senior men’s and women’s races. Individual athletes also triumphed in the 10km and 2km loop races, underlining NPS’s growing reputation as a powerhouse in athletics.

Lagat commended the athletes for their dedication to the competition. “Lagat commended the officers for their dedication to the competition and for winning the majority of the awards,” the statement reads, noting that their success mirrors the discipline instilled within the Police Service.

“Lagat remarked that such dominance in the sports arena by the men and women in uniform is a result of significant dedication, discipline, and sacrifice. He encouraged the athletes to adopt these same virtues,” the statement reads.

He pointed out that the National Police Service continues to lead in various sporting disciplines, citing Kenya Police FC and Kenya Police Bullets as the current football champions. He also highlighted the success of police teams in volleyball and kabaddi, saying these achievements reflect “significant dedication, discipline, and sacrifice.”

Lagat encouraged the athletes to continue upholding these values beyond the track, saying the lessons learned through sports contribute to better service delivery and unity within the force.

He also expressed gratitude to the NPS Organising Committee and the coaches for their commitment to training and mentoring the athletes, which he said played a vital role in their victory.

The DIG assured the team of the Service’s unwavering support as they prepare to represent Kenya at the upcoming World Athletics Cross-Country Championship in Tallahassee, Florida, in January 2026.

He said their success not only brings pride to the police force but also strengthens Kenya’s position as a global athletics powerhouse.