Government to reward Rising Lionesses for historic olympics gold
The Lionesses clinched gold in rugby sevens after edging Australia 17-12 in the final to bag Kenya's first gold in the ongoing games, being staged on African soil for the first time. The post Government to reward Rising Lionesses for historic olympics gold appeared first on KBC Digital .
The Kenyan government has announced a substantial reward package for each member of the Rising Lionesses after their historic victory in the 4th Youth Olympics in Dakar, Senegal. Sports Principal Secretary Elijah Mwangi stated that every team member will receive KSh 250,000 in recognition of their impressive performance, which set a record as the first-ever Kenyan team to win an Olympic gold medal.
The Lionesses secured their triumph in rugby sevens by defeating Australia 17-12 in the final, marking Kenya's first gold at the ongoing games, which are being held on African soil for the first time.
During a celebratory dinner hosted by the PS, he expressed immense pride in the team's achievement, emphasizing that they had secured Kenya's first-ever team gold medal at the Olympics. The PS challenged the Kenya Rugby Union and other rugby stakeholders to focus on nurturing talents, asserting that the Rising Lionesses had the potential to excel in top-level competitions, including the HSBC Division 1 and the World Championships.
Team Captain Zain Mohammed highlighted the significance of the Dakar experience for the team's growth and exposure, expressing their determination to win and their happiness at securing the gold. Harriet Oketch, Chairperson of the Kenya Rugby Union, reiterated the federation's commitment to fostering excellence in sports and securing the national teams at the highest competitive level.
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