On the first day, Batonbearer and judoka Ayuk Otay Arrey Sophina, who recently competed in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, carried the Baton at Government Primary School Bastos, where children were eager to learn more about the meaning and history behind the Queen’s Baton Relay.
Later that day the Baton’s arrival was celebrated by Minister Mounouna Foutsou at the Ministry of Youth and Education, and Minister Narcisse Mouelle Kombi at the Ministry of Sport and Physical Education. Finally, a reception was hosted by British High Commissioner to Cameroon, Rowan James Laxton at the British High Commission, where attendees had the chance to interact with the Baton and feel the energy emanating from it.
On the first day alone, 350 people connected with the Baton, sharing the passion of the Queen’s Baton Relay.
Day two sprang into action with an electric atmosphere, as the Baton toured the capital city of Yaoundé. The day began at the Reunification Monument where 50 athletes and officials, from athletics, para-athletics, wrestling, weightlifting, judo, boxing and even roller-skating, all took part in the epic journey through the capital.
Throughout the route, the Baton paid visits to the National Museum, The Central Office of Electricity and Power, and the T.Bella Shopping Mall. The Relay came to end at the City Council Courtyard, but the celebrations did not. Here, many local people came to see Baton and experience the buzz of the Relay.
The Queen’s Baton Relay’s next stop is Kenya on 2 November. To stay up to date with the Queen’s Baton Relay and everything else Birmingham 2022 related, follow @birminghamcg22 across social media.
