ZAMBIA Athletics president Major Bernard Bwalya says the federation has officially adopted eight-year-old Mutantabowa Janet from Kankolonkolo Primary School in Kasempa into its “Catch Them Young” talent identification programme, following a viral video that captured her sprinting barefoot. In a statement released Tuesday, Bwalya said, “After the story of the running girl from North Western Province went viral—and after we watched the heartfelt video shared by Yeye International the Cyclist—Zambia Athletics took keen interest. What began as a simple act of kindness has now grown into a story of hope, purpose, and opportunity. It is a powerful reminder that sometimes, a single moment can spark someone’s greatness.” Bwalya added that the story struck him personally. “I feel a deep personal...

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