Kenya hosts Kung Fu championship tournament amid growing popularity of sport

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Kenya hosts Kung Fu championship tournament amid growing popularity of sport

STORY: Kenya hosts Kung Fu championship tournament amid growing popularity of sport DATELINE: May 7, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:19 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the tournament STORYLINE: Kenya on Saturday hosted a Kung Fu championship tournament in the central Kenyan town of Kiambu located on the outskirts of Kenya's capital, Nairobi. Ngaruiya Njonge, Chairman of Kenya Kung Fu Wushu Federation, said that 13 clubs took part in the second edition of the Kenya Kung Fu Wushu Championship Tournament, which saw competitors showcasing their skills in the Chinese martial arts. Njonge said that in total, 70 participants from various age groups competed for awards in the tournament that was sponsored by the Chinese embassy in Kenya. "This tournament is a celebration of the rich and vibrant culture of Kung Fu Wushu, a discipline that has captivated people around the globe," said Njonge. Tang Jianjun, counselor at the Chinese embassy in Kenya, said that the Chinese embassy will continue to sup

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