Nick Okong’o Okoth has captured the attention and admiration of Kenyan netizens after giving his post-fight interview at the Olympics.
Nick Okoth has been eliminated from the Olympics after he lost to Mongolian Tsendbaatar Erdenebat in the men’s Feather(52 – 57kg) bout.
Kenya’s Nick “Commander” Okoth lost to Mongolian Tsendbaater Erdenebat in a round of 32 bouts at the Kokugikan Arena during the Tokyo 2020 Olympics on Saturday.
The Mongolian won by a split decision of 3-2, after winning the first and the third sets 3-2, while Okoth edged him in the second round, also 3-2.
Nick Okoth was emotional losing to Mongolian Tsendbaatar Erdenebat claiming he was sure that he won the bout adding that even the Mongolian was shocked to see his hands getting raised as a victor in the bout.
This guy was determined i never saw the fight but @MikeOkinyi kama unalink weka hapa maze! Tunaweza appeal pic.twitter.com/5wp94nmlco
— Kilakah A. Kilakah (@KilakahAllan) July 28, 2021
Nick Okoth who is also a soldier was emotional because this was his last Olympics and he wanted to retire from the sports as a gold medalist.
What has captured the attention of netizens is how Nick Okoth gave his interview in the Swahili and Sheng language.
He has since gotten a lot of love, appreciation, admiration, and cheers from Kenya online for showing his Patriotism by doing his post-fight interview in Swahili.
KOT’s[Kenyans on Twitter] reaction
Kenyan athletes should learn from Nick Okoth. Just conduct interviews in Kiswahili and let international media get a translator! pic.twitter.com/YtUuJ43IDy
— Miss T. (@tinaokore) July 30, 2021
This guy was determined i never saw the fight but @MikeOkinyi kama unalink weka hapa maze! Tunaweza appeal pic.twitter.com/5wp94nmlco
— Kilakah A. Kilakah (@KilakahAllan) July 28, 2021
Nick Okoth. Say his name.
A distinguished member of our disciplined forces and one of the finest pugilists around.No sir, you don't owe us an apology. Instead, as a nation, we are indebted to you. For your service @kdfinfo & the motherland! Ahsante afande https://t.co/ZYW3E4MIdn
— PAPI CHULO (@bosobonyo) July 29, 2021
Nick Okoth, you are a true champion. The Olympic medal may have slipped out of your strong hands, but you are our hero and Kenyans 🇰🇪 are proud of you. God indeed has a reason for everything. Thank you for representing us well 💪🏾. #YouAreTheReason #TeamKenyaOlympics2020
— Spokesperson GoK (@SpokespersonGoK) July 29, 2021
Love from 🇰🇪 Nick Okoth. Post #Olympics match in Kiswahili – probably a first. I always wonder why we have to struggle with English when they can get translators. 👏👏👏pic.twitter.com/OzBjIlGcCJ
— eric gatobu (@Eric_Ndubi) July 30, 2021
Nick Okoth you're our true Kenyan hero & patriot. We're highly proud of you and privileged to have been represented by you at the Olympics. We love you! https://t.co/uozLPYUHhv
— Millicent Omanga (@MillicentOmanga) July 30, 2021
If Kenyan politicians were as patriotic and remorseful as KDF Sergeant Nick Okoth, Kenya would be a superpowerful. He did very well considering they were training at the dilapidated St. Theresa's social hall. BRAVO Nick Okoth!!!#Newsgang pic.twitter.com/DsmAfD6drI
— MuthuiMkenya 🇰🇪 (@MuthuiMkenya) July 29, 2021
Nick Okoth reminds us of how true patriotism used to feel like
— Mwendia🇰🇪 (@wawiramwendia) July 30, 2021
Well done , Nick Okoth! Kenya 🇰🇪 is extremely proud of you! #OlympicGames https://t.co/jSnNU50FfY
— Kushé (@Lennykush) July 30, 2021
We are so so proud of you Nick Okoth.
You make being Kenyan be good.
Thank you for a fierce fight and unbreakable spirit.
Cheers to the storm that you are!! #TokyoOlympics2020 #WeAreTeamKenya https://t.co/OZ3emqVqdC— Everlyne Silong (@silongeva) July 30, 2021
Scratch that…after Nick Okoth's interview…btw wacha wacheze kama wao…nyuma yao massive 💪🤝✊ #TeamKenyaGoldRush https://t.co/3h14zaoMBi
— 𝒜𝑔𝑔𝒾𝑒 (@JebichiyKirongo) July 30, 2021
Nick Okoth is an example of the true #Olympic and sportsman spirit, a role model to this generation, tenacity, will, self determination, never giving up, courage to go on past the tears and disappointments, these are the values that keep us going in life that's not always smooth
— LindaMMuthuri (@muthuri_linda) July 30, 2021
We are proud of you Sergeant Nick Okoth. You fought well champion. And to the prevailing sense of impunity must end. It is annoying that less caution is taken with such fraudulent behaviour, to the point that it is discussed with a smile on the face.#nickokoth #marymoraa pic.twitter.com/izmOVK88Po
— stephen kiplimo (@stephenkiplim10) July 30, 2021
Mission bado ni
ile ile. Thanks for the inspiration Nick Okoth 🇰🇪 You've made us proud 👊🏾✊🏾 https://t.co/g2kqSBAkeC— Yvonne Okwara-Matole (@YvonneOkwara) July 30, 2021
This kind of impunity happening in japan should be condemned. Nick Okoth You are a true Kenyan hero. We Kenyans celebrate and love you. Over to you Mary Moraa. #Curfew pic.twitter.com/bAcJalnHEL
— Natasha Lunah (@NatashaLunah_) July 30, 2021
Nick Okoth proudly represented Kenya. He went ahead and gave a post match interview in Kiswahili. You are a true champion with or without a medal. You are a true Kenyan hero. We Kenyans celebrate and love you. Over to you Mary Moraa.#TeamKenyaGoldRush pic.twitter.com/ysJFVhmM45
— Michelle Atieno (@MichelleAtieno_) July 30, 2021
The patriotism and the treasure for the country portrayed by Nick Okoth is immeasurable. If only our leaders who loot everything had a ¼ of Nick's for Kenya. We would be miles from here.
Congratulations Nick Okoth. You fought a good fight. pic.twitter.com/QfbZLxEpAp
— KENYAN🇰🇪 HISTORY🇰🇪 (@historykenya101) July 30, 2021
SGT Nick okoth is the Guy.stay strong champ. pic.twitter.com/ydEK5QzTbg
— Chapter 4 Article 37 (@munyasya_king) July 30, 2021
We are proud of Sergeant Nick Okoth who narrowly lost out to Mongolian Erdenebat Tsendbaatar via split decision 3:2. pic.twitter.com/K3RhFHTAcq
— Kenya Defence Forces (@kdfinfo) July 24, 2021
This is a Nick Okoth appreciation tweet. You represented us well, from how you fought to how you spoke. We cheer for you, champ!!!#WeAreTeamKenya #KenyaMilele #PaidPartnershipWithDiageo pic.twitter.com/BFXElq8AQy
— GATHONI K. (@QueenGathoni) July 29, 2021
Proud of you Nick Okoth. Keep your head up champ💪🏾 https://t.co/aVDRzkkauU
— Deno 1 (@wandech_) July 29, 2021
Nick Okoth is still a champ in my books .. really sad to see him breakdown like this, gave his all to represent the country https://t.co/e5ORGqCpHp
— Ali (@_Gesho) July 29, 2021
