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Athletes express confidence ahead of Tokyo Worlds

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From left: Beatrice Chebet , Agnes Ngetich and Janeth Chepngetich celebrate winning 10, 000m race at Ulinzi Complex in Nairobi on July 22, 2025. [Stafford Ondego, Standard]

Cheers, songs and dance filled the air at Ulinzi Sports Complex on Tuesday as Kenya selected its team for the 2025 Tokyo World Championships.

The pomp and colour was punctuated with congratulatory messages by top sports officials.

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