Kenya Under-17 beach handball girls’ team Wednesday delivered a silver to push the country’s medal overall tally to 17 at the 2025 African Youth Games in Luanda, Angola.
The day saw kenya also claim two bronze in tennis mixed category and men’s singles to increase the haul to four gold, four silver and nine bronze.
In the beach handball contest, Kenya’s quest for the title fell flat on its tracks after losing 2-0 sets to arch-rivals Senegal at Island of Luanda.
The Kenyan teenagers had on Monday lost in the shootouts against the West Africans and couldn’t lay revenge in the final, losing 13-12 and 15-14 sets to settle for silver.
Loroupe Calls for African Athlete Involvement in Continental Sports Growth
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Former marathon runner tegla loroupe has urged retired athletes across all sports in Africa to actively participate in developing sports on the continent. Speaking in Angola, Loroupe emphasized the crucial role experienced athletes play in identifying and nurturing talent, ultimately aiming to establish Africa as a prominent global sporting force.
Judo for Peace Program Showcases Impact in Angola
The impact of sports as a tool for social change was recently highlighted by the success of the Kenyan refugee judo team at a youth event in Angola. The team’s debut and advancement to the quarter-final stage demonstrated the positive influence of programs like “Judo for Peace” https://www.ijf.org/news/23498. This initiative utilizes judo to promote peace, inclusion, and opportunity, particularly for vulnerable populations.
Recognition and Support for refugee sports Programs
Loroupe expressed gratitude to several organizations and individuals for their ongoing support of refugee sports programs. She specifically thanked Judo Kenya President Shadrack Maluki, the Government of Kenya, the international Olympic Committee (IOC) https://olympics.com/ioc/, and the Olympic Solidarity team. Olympic Solidarity is the IOC’s movement dedicated to supporting the development of sport at all levels, particularly in areas where resources are limited.
Sport as a Platform for Peace and Inclusion
Organizers of the event underscored the significance of recognizing sport’s power beyond competition. They highlighted its ability to serve as a platform for fostering peace, inclusion, and providing opportunities throughout the region. This aligns with the IOC’s broader mission to contribute to a better world through sport.
loroupe’s call to action and the success of the Kenyan refugee judo team exemplify the growing recognition of sport’s potential to drive positive social change in Africa. Continued investment in and support for thes initiatives will be vital in unlocking the continent’s sporting potential and empowering its athletes.