The ceremony was hosted in Eldoret by the NOC-K after Kenya came 19^th in the overall medals table - the highest position of any African country.

Athletics legends Kipchoge Keino and Wilson Kiprugut were also in attendance.

"We are here to celebrate Team Kenya and their excellent performance as we see all medals from Tokyo represented here," said NOC-K President Paul Tergat, per KBC.

"We thank you athletes, for your sacrifice, the sweat and tears you put into this competition.

"You have done us proud.

"We thank the Government and our sponsors like Tusker for the continued support.

"I believe the athletes are beaming with confidence for the next challenge that is the Commonwealth [Games] and I’m certain even a better showing lies ahead for that tournament."

Uasin Gishu County Governor Jackson Mandago also took the opportunity to congratulate the athletes.

"You did this country and the whole continent proud," Mandago said, as reported by KBC.

"Eldoret is the City of Champions and you have proved that once again.

"The medals won were just an addition to the joy you brought to all Kenyans."

Kenya won 10 medals in total at the Games - four gold, four silver and two bronze medals.

Each medal was won in athletics.

Korir won the men's 800 metres, Kipyegon the women's 1500m, Peres Jepchirchir the women's marathon and Kipchoge the men's marathon.

Among those who received awards in Eldoret were Kipchoge who claimed gold in the men's marathon, men's 800 metres champion Korir, women's 1500m victor Kipyegon and women's marathon winner Peres Jepchirchir.