Kenya's Women's Rugby Sevens team has received praise from First Lady Rachel Ruto after securing gold at the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games.
The Rising Lionesses claimed the top prize following a dramatic contest against Australia, delivering a major achievement for the country and African rugby.
Their victory attracted attention from Kenyans, with many celebrating the young athletes for their determination and performance on the international stage.
Rachel joined those congratulating the team, taking to social media to recognise the players for their efforts and the honour they had brought to the country.
In her message, the First Lady praised their teamwork, resilience and fighting spirit, saying their performance demonstrated the potential of young Kenyan women in sports.
"We celebrate Kenya's Women's Rugby Sevens team for flying the Kenyan flag high at the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games. Your resilience, teamwork and fighting spirit have demonstrated the incredible potential of Kenya's young women in sport. You have made Kenya proud. Hongera, Rising Lionesses!" she wrote.
Her message drew reactions from social media users, many of whom shared their excitement over the team's achievement.
The victory was particularly significant because it placed Kenya among the top performers in the rugby competition at the global youth event.
Several Kenyans took to the comments section to congratulate the players, with some saying the win had filled them with pride.
One user, @leven_marion, simply wrote: "Congratulations to them."
Another supporter, @juha_maloba, expressed the emotions surrounding the achievement, saying: "I felt very proud as a Kenyan."
Mathew Ndakalu also joined the celebrations, commenting: "Kenya never disappoints."
The reactions reflected the excitement surrounding the Rising Lionesses' performance, with supporters praising the team for representing the country on such a major platform.
The gold medal also marked an important moment for women's rugby in Kenya, highlighting the growing talent among young female players.
For the Rising Lionesses, the victory was a reward for their teamwork and determination, while their performance offered fresh inspiration to aspiring female rugby players across the country.
LINK: https://www.tuko.co.ke/sports/645637-rachel-ruto-speaks-womens-rugby-team-wins-gold-dakar-youth-olympic-games/
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