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CS Amina flagging of the Commonwealth Queens Baton [Photo courtesy]
Kenya on Tuesday hosted the iconic Queens Baton Relay in Nairobi to create awareness of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games.
The baton bearers included National Olympic Committee-Kenya President Paul Tergat, Paralympian Samson Ojuka, top 7s try scorer Collins Injera, weightlifter Winnie Langat and a student Nyawira Natasha.
“It is fantastic to have the Baton arrive in Kenya today," Olympics Kenya’s Male Athlete representative, Humphrey Kayange said.
"Its arrival signifies an exciting moment in the lead up to the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, and I’m really looking forward to the various visits and activities during its time here."
The baton bearers were accompanied in the race, dubbed 'Nairobi City Run' by athletes from various sports including skaters, cyclists and wheelchair racers.
The relay that was flagged off at Uhuru Park and snaked its way until the Nairobi Arboretum, showcased the sights and sounds of Nairobi and promoted the themes of the Games in Kenya.
The baton bearers included National Olympic Committee-Kenya President Paul Tergat, Paralympian Samson Ojuka, top 7s try scorer Collins Injera, weightlifter Winnie Langat and a student Nyawira Natasha [Photo courtesy]
The baton bearers, who run across the nations the baton reaches, are always athletes who have either retired or still active from different federations.
The baton will also visit Ngong Hills, Kajiado County on Wednesday.
The baton will be in the country for three days, during which various activities have been planned to create awareness of the Birmingham championships.
The baton arrived in the country at the wee hours of Tuesday morning.
Kenya is the eighth destination the baton is reaching out of the 72 Commonwealth nations and territories it will be visiting as part of its journey to the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games.
The Games are set for July 28 to August 8 2022.
The Games are centred around the themes of sustainability, youth, inclusion and culture.
The Queen’s Baton Relay is a Games tradition that celebrates, connects and excites
communities from across Commonwealth during the build-up to the Games.
Birmingham 2022 is staging the 16th official Queen’s Baton Relay – an epic journey
across the Commonwealth, with the baton visiting all 72 nations and
territories, reaching Europe, Africa, Asia, Oceania, the Caribbean and the Americas.
The relay began on October 7, 2021 at a special event at Buckingham Palace,
where Her Majesty The Queen placed Her message to the Commonwealth into
the Baton.
The Baton will travel for 294 days, visiting all 72 nations and territories and connecting
communities in every corner of the Commonwealth, embracing unique cultures and sharing stories.
This collective journey ignites hope, solidarity and collaboration for the next generation.
Commonwealth Games acts as a lifetime opportunity to put the city, the region, and its people on the global stage.
The Games is already proving to be a catalyst for transformation across the West
Midlands, attracting new investment and funding, creating jobs and apprenticeships for
local people and new opportunities for local businesses, as well as accelerating projects
that will ensure the region is ready to host fantastic sports and cultural celebrations.
Full schedule of the Queen’s Baton Relay international route:
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