Grand opening ceremony sets the tone

President Ian Khama receiving the Order of Valuable Contribution to the Olympic Movement from Association of National Olympic Committees of Africa president, Lassana Palenfo PIC KEBOFHE MATHE
President Ian Khama receiving the Order of Valuable Contribution to the Olympic Movement from Association of National Olympic Committees of Africa president, Lassana Palenfo PIC KEBOFHE MATHE

By the time the happy crowd trooped out of the National Stadium last evening, the grumblings that accompanied the Africa Youth Games (AYG) preparations had died.

The grousing had been silenced by a magnificent opening ceremony where 54 countries paraded their athletes and officials.

A near capacity crowd braved the dipping evening temperatures to cherish every moment as the Second Africa Youth Games blasted into life.

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