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- Ninety Students Qualify for Open Lanes Grand Finale at Nyayo Stadium;
The finals will take place today on Saturday 3rd October at Nyayo Stadium.
The qualification follows a series of knockout competitions held at Riara University,Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology,(JKUAT)and the University of Nairobi, where student athletes battled for their place at the final showdown.
The opportunity will give the students a chance to test themselves in a new competitive environment, experience South Africa’s running culture, and create memories beyond the university circuit.
Adding to the atmosphere will be live performance from top Kenyan artists and live DJs who will bring music and entertainment to the finals experience.
Speaking ahead of the event,Navalayo Osembo,Director of Africa at On said, “We have witnessed incredible energy and dedication throughout the knock-out stages and are proud to have introduced the Open Lanes concept into our campuses.
As we look forward to the finals, we encourage all participants to step forward and do their best, and the fans to join us and witness the athletes compete alongside a day of energy,music,and entertainment.
Entry is free!”
They have additionally partnered with various Kenyan stars Hellen Obiri,Patrick Kipngeno,Mercy Chepngeno, among others, in a bid to supporting African athletes across disciplines and at different stages of their careers.
As On continues to establish its roots in Africa, its ambition is to build an ecosystem around movement and storytelling as it supports an environment where young athletes can compete,connect and be seen,reinforcing the brand’s commitment to the development of the true African culture.
Kenya joining the growing African footprint is important in the next chapter of the brand.The country’s sporting culture, growing digital penetration,and young vibrant market creates an opportunity for investors to deepen connections with wider communities.
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