Kenya: Rio Experience Will Make Us Better in Tokyo, Says Injera

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Kenya: Rio Experience Will Make Us Better in Tokyo, Says Injera

[Capital FM] Tokyo -- Legendary Kenya 7s winger Collins Injera believes the experience gained from the Rio Olympics will be vital especially for the team's newbies ahead of the Tokyo Games scheduled to start July 23.

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