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Boxer Elizabeth Akinyi‘s cherished dream to feature in Tokyo Olympics

Elizabeth Akinyi [Jonah Onyango, The Standard]

After a long struggle to feature in prominent international championships outside Africa, national welterweight champion Elizabeth Akinyi has finally landed her cherished dream.

Akinyi will finally take part in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics scheduled to commence in Japan from July 23 to August 8 for the first time in her boxing career.

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