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08 Jul

Shujaa Rugby 7s Team Departs for Paris Olympics Training Camp

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Kenya's Sports Cabinet Secretary, Ababu Namwamba, bid farewell to the national rugby 7s team, Shujaa, as they embarked on their journey to Miramas, southern France. The team is set to undergo rigorous training in preparation for the #Paris2024 Olympics, marking the first contingent of #TeamKenya to depart for the prestigious event. In a ceremony held at a Nairobi hotel, Namwamba commended Shujaa for their dedication and resilience, expressing confidence in their ability to make Kenya proud on the global stage. He emphasized the significance of the training camp in fine-tuning the team's skills and strategy ahead of the highly anticipated…

Faith Kipyegon Sets New 1500m World Record at Paris Diamond League

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Double Olympic Champion Faith Kipyegon has set a new world record in the 1500m, clocking an astonishing 3:49.04 at the Paris Diamond League. This remarkable feat breaks her own 2023 world record of 3:49.11, which she set in June. Reflecting on her achievement, Kipyegon said, "I knew the world record was possible because I recently ran very fast in Kenya. I was coming here to just run my race and to see what shape I’m in to defend my title at the Olympics." President William Ruto praised Kipyegon’s achievement, stating, "Faith Kipyegon has once again made history. Congratulations on breaking…

Basketball Africa League To Participate in Quai 54 Streetball Tournament in Paris

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For the second consecutive year, the Basketball Africa League (BAL) will participate in the prestigious Quai 54, the world’s biggest streetball tournament, which will take place on Saturday, June 22 and Sunday, June 23 at Stade Pierre de Coubertin in Paris, France. The BAL’s participation is part of the league’s year-round strategy to engage new and existing fans across the African Diaspora and around the world. The team representing the BAL will feature standout players from the 2024 season, including 2024 champion and Angolan basketball legend Carlos Morais (Angola’s Petro de Luanda), 2024 All-BAL First Team and All-Defensive Team member…