IDENTITY: Two Kenyans held up at Immigration in South Korea

Uniforms are an essential regalia for any team, more so when it comes to sports. Well, two of Team Kenya Martial Artists may have learnt the hard way on Saturday upon arrival at Incheon International Airport here in Seoul, South Korea.

 Immigration officials detained Jabiri Mzee and Ali Nassor for one-and-a-half hours, seeking to know why they were in the country! Their protestations that they were in Korea for the World Martial Arts Masterships, and demonstration of their Martial Arts prowess were in vain.

 They were promptly given refugee papers to apply for asylum.

SPORTING ICONS: Former Man-U striker still popular

Former Manchester United striker Park Ji-Sung, now the Red Devil’s ambassador, is still a recognisable figure here. South Koreans adore sports icons, which might explain why Tottenham midfielder Son Heung-Min draws a lot of attention. Victor Wanyama is also known to many here because of Son. “Victor? Big man! Play with Son Tottenham,” said Yeung, a tour and travel driver.

Universities lead way in promoting games

This year's Cheongju World Martial Arts Masterships are to be hosted by Cheongju University. It is a continuation of a tradition where institutions of higher learning are at the forefront of shaping agenda in society. Cheongju is certainly not one of the largest universities in South Korea, but its sports facilities are good enough to host international tournaments. Cheongju boasts both grass and clay courts for tennis as well as a good football pitch. They also have a small, neat and well-equipped gym that is the envy of such big universities like Nairobi and Kenyatta.

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