Kenya wins first team sport Olympic gold as Rising Lionesses triumph in Dakar

According to The Standard, Kenya's Rising Lionesses defeated Australia to claim rugby sevens gold at the Youth Olympic Games.

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According to The Standard, Kenya's Rising Lionesses have made history by winning the country's first-ever team sport Olympic gold medal.

The team defeated Australia 17-12 in rugby sevens at the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games, the publication reports.

The Standard describes the victory as historic for Kenyan sport.

Source: The Standard · Sports