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Burkinabe Teenager Wins International Saaba Motocross in Junior Category

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The 9th edition of the Saaba International Motocross Competition took place in Burkina Faso on June 30. Riders from Burkina Faso, Senegal, Togo, and France competed against each other.
Thirteen-year-old Akim Kanazoe from Burkina Faso won the junior category of the 9th Saaba Motocross.

"I feel joy; the training has paid off," the young motocross rider, who started riding at the age of 5, told Sputnik Africa. "It's a sport that demands a lot of physical condition and a lot of training [but also involves] a lot of injuries."

However, concerning the risks involved at such a young age, the athlete assures that "this sport has no age."
"It's true that it's dangerous, but with a little caution, you can manage," Kanazoe assured.
After this victory, the young athlete now wants to win the African championship, then try to win the European championship, and finally aim for the world championship.
The champion also gave some advice to young people his age who are passionate about motorcycling:

"First of all, be careful; always wear a helmet. And most importantly, train. Have good physical condition," he warned.

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