Kenya’s young women’s rugby team delivered a memorable performance at the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games, defeating Australia 17–12 after extra time to claim the rugby sevens gold medal.
Captain Zain Hido and her teammates demonstrated remarkable determination, recovering from a deficit to level the match before securing victory in extra time.
Madagascar also celebrated an important achievement, winning bronze and confirming the growing potential of its women’s rugby programme.
For Senegal, participation in the competition provided valuable international experience as the country continues investing in the development of women’s rugby.
The results highlight the growing competitiveness of African women’s rugby and the importance of investing in youth development.
