Cheering On Team Kenya at the World Athletics Indoor Championships in Glasgow

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Author

Linus Chirchir

Published

March 3, 2024

Global Stage, Kenyan Pride

On Saturday, 2 March 2024, members of the Kenyan Community in Scotland gathered in Glasgow to attend the World Athletics Indoor Championships 2024, showing support and solidarity with Team Kenya at the Emirates Arena. It was a celebration of excellence, pride, and unity.

The SSE Hydro and SEC Armadillo en route to the event The SSE Hydro and SEC Armadillo en route to the event

We started the day travelling through iconic Glasgow landmarks, eventually arriving at the venue, which buzzed with anticipation and flags from every corner of the world.

Crowds approaching Emirates Arena Crowds approaching Emirates Arena

Emirates Arena entrance with event banners Emirates Arena entrance with event banners

👋 Connecting with Fellow Kenyans and Fans

Inside, it was more than just athletics - it was a mini-reunion. We met other passionate fans and supporters of Team Kenya from across Scotland and beyond.

Selfie with fans in full Kenyan gear Selfie with fans in full Kenyan gear

The crowd energy was contagious as we watched heats, sprints, hurdles, jumps, and more.

A packed Emirates Arena during one of the sessions A packed Emirates Arena during one of the sessions

Spectators following the events attentively Spectators following the events attentively

Track view of athletes and audience Track view of athletes and audience

More views of the vibrant arena More views of the vibrant arena

🥉 Kenya on the Podium

A proud moment came when Beatrice Chepkoech secured a bronze medal in the Women’s 3000 metres, clocking 8:22.68, a new national record.

Chepkoech smiles alongside the Ethiopian winner after the Women’s 3000m final Chepkoech smiles alongside the Ethiopian winner after the Women’s 3000m final

🍴 Post-Event Meetup and Reflections

After the event, the Kenyan community met up to reflect and share a meal. We gathered at the athlete hotel and later visited Kenyan-owned local spots in Glasgow to celebrate.

Meeting Kenyan athletes and supporters at the hotel lounge Meeting Kenyan athletes and supporters at the hotel lounge

Post-race group celebration over drinks and Tusker Post-race group celebration over drinks and Tusker

Dinner with Kenyan team officials and staff Dinner with Kenyan team officials and staff

📸 Bonus Highlights

We captured even more moments from the stands and during athlete warm-ups:

Kenyan fan overlooking the arena Kenyan fan overlooking the arena

Side view of the packed venue during live events Side view of the packed venue during live events

Broadcast setup and track overview Broadcast setup and track overview

Group photo with Beatrice Chepkoech at the hotel Group photo with Beatrice Chepkoech at the hotel

Chilling out with the Kenyan delegation at the hotel cafe Chilling out with the Kenyan delegation at the hotel cafe

🙌 Thank You and Asanteni Sana!

To every Kenyan who turned up, cheered loudly, and waved our flag with pride, thank you. Your presence and passion made this day unforgettable.

Let’s continue showing up for each other, whether on the track or in everyday life.

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