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Chess youngster Ayaan draws motivation from global contest

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Ayaan Mushila (centre), Ayra Mushila and their mother Zahra Mushila when they arrived at JKIA, Nairobi from Italy on November 27, 2024. [Elvis Ogina, Standard]

Kenyan youngster Ayaan Mushila feels motivated by his impressive performance at the recently concluded World Cadet Chess Championships in Montesilvano, Italy.

The Mash Park chess club player was among the 27-member Kenyan contingent that overcame visa hitch to honour the tournament.

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