Vali Jamal: Moses Kipsiro 2010; Akii-Bua 1972

Do you remember when Akii-Bua won the gold at Munich and even though we were packing our bags in sorrow and worries of the unknown we cheered with the people? 14 Asians were in the hockey team. Gian Prashar was the manager. On return they were lined up on the tarmac – and shot? No, Amin awarded them honorary citizenship and asked them to stay. All that in my book, of course. Akii-Bua gets a full page with pictures of him crossing the line and kissing his medal.

via viva! east africa: Moses Kipsiro 2010; Akii-Bua 1972.

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