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Martial arts: Big show set for Mombasa

Jacquilyne Muli (left) from the Dog Section fights with Karen Kathambi (right) from Moi University during the Kenya Tong-il Moo-do club championship at the Mama Ngina Drive April 30, 2017. Wamboi won the bout. Kathambi won the bout. [PHOTO BY GIDEON MAUNDU/STANDARD].

The fifth Mombasa Open Tong Il Moo Do has attracted 26 countries for the event set for September. Kenya Tong Il Moo Do Federation President Clarence Mwakio said the mixed martial arts tournament, earlier scheduled for April, had to be moved to September to enable more foreign teams confirm participation.

“The tournament has been gaining momentum yearly and we are happy Ministry of Sports has supported it,” said Mwakio.

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