Kenya's Maasai swap lion hunts for sports to display their prowess

The competition in Kimana reserve, near Mount Kilimanjaro, drew some 160 participants, including 40 women and is credited with playing a stellar role in lion conservation.

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A male participant from Selengei finishes the first heat of 800 meters during the Maasai Olympics in Kimana district, on December 10, 2022 /AFP
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In a Kenyan reserve near Africa's highest mountain, Maasai youths on Saturday swapped traditional lion hunts for a series of sporting events to test and display their prowess and strength.

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