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Socially distanced, masked opening ceremony as U20 starts at Kasarani

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Kenya Team passes with flag during the official opening of World Under 20 Athletics Championship at Kasarani stadium on August 17, 2021. [Stafford Ondego]

Socially distanced, masked opening ceremony and empty seats as First Lady Margaret Uhuru Kenyatta welcomes the world to the world Under-20 Athletics Championships amid fantastic performances by artists at Nairobi’s Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani.

Some of the top performances from Sarakasi Dancing, popular musician Nyashinski with championships theme song ‘kip jogging,’ opened up parade by participating countries with their respective flags.

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