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Paul Pogba Sends Classy Message to  Simone Biles After Withdrawal from Tokyo Olympics
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Paul Pogba Sends Classy Message to Simone Biles After Withdrawal from Tokyo Olympics

Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba has sent a strong message of support and appreciation to Simon Biles after the American gymnast withdrew from the Tokyo Olympics. Biles was reported to have picked up an injury during the team event on Monday, July 26 and withdrew from the remainder of the event as her USA team picked up a silver medal. The 24-year old was on course for the finals of the individual, all-round event but ultimately chose to withdraw, saying she needed to “focus on her mental health”. “After the performance I did, I just didn't want to go on. I have to focus on my mental health. I just think mental health is more prevalent in sports right now,” Biles said after a rather lackluster performance on Tuesday, July 27. But Pogba, in an exemplary show of class, join...
Head teacher  Commits suicide In School
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Head teacher Commits suicide In School

A primary school headteacher took his own life inside his offices at the institution's administration block.  Kioko Mutie committed suicide on Monday evening, June 21, 2021, at Yanyonge Primary School.  Area Assistant Chief Mulinge Wambua confirmed the incident, stating that they were astounded by the death as the 46-year-old as he was a charistmatic leader. "He had never shown any signs of depression as he was full of life," Wambua noted.  The authorities could not ascertain why he took his own life. A search for a suicide note or any other hints was futile.   Pupils and teachers converged at the administration block to mourn their principal who hanged himself.  Teachers and parents lauded the deceased stating that h...