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Polo: An ancient game with a modern touch

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Capital FM's Magda Jurkowiecka (left) and Mbuu Ngugi of Soldier Salute during Soldiers Salute match against Tusker Malt at The Nairobi Polo Club. [Jonah Onyango, Standard]

At a field adjacent to Jamhuri Park, Nairobi, men and women gather to spectate in a sport few know about. At over 100 years old, Nairobi Polo Club is one of Kenya's oldest sporting clubs.

Last weekend, it attracted a youthful population eager to cheer mounted men and women competing at the Soldiers Salute tournament.

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