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HomeDaily NewsSunday, November 16, 2025Kenyan Teams Compete in International Kabaddi, Rugby, Deaflympics, and Basketball Tournaments - November 2025
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Kenyan Teams Compete in International Kabaddi, Rugby, Deaflympics, and Basketball Tournaments - November 2025

Kenya's national teams are competing in several international tournaments across different sports. The women's Kabaddi squad has arrived in Dhaka, Bangladesh, for the 2nd Women’s Kabaddi World Cup, which runs from November 17–24 with 12 nations participating. In Nairobi, the Kenya Lionesses are set to face Zimbabwe in the quarter-finals of the Rugby Africa Women’s Sevens after dominant preliminary wins. The Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) women's basketball team secured a spot in the 2025 Women Basketball League Africa (WBLA) final in Cairo, Egypt, after an 89-81 overtime win against Burundi’s Les Hippos. Additionally, Kenya's women's basketball and men's handball teams began their campaigns at the Tokyo 2025 Summer Deaflympics in Japan.

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Team Kenya arrives in Bangladesh for Women's Kabaddi World Cup

Team Kenya arrives in Bangladesh for Women's Kabaddi World Cup

Team Kenya's women's Kabaddi squad has arrived in Dhaka, Bangladesh, to compete in the 2nd Women’s Kabaddi World Cup from November 17–24, 2025. This marks Kenya's significant entry into non-traditional sports on the global stage, with 12 nations from four continents vying for the title.

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Team Kenya's women's Kabaddi squad has arrived in Dhaka, Bangladesh, to compete in the 2nd Women’s Kabaddi World Cup from November 17–24, 2025. This marks Kenya's significant entry into non-traditional sports on the global stage, with 12 nations from four continents vying for the title.

  • Kenya is one of three African representatives, alongside Uganda and Zanzibar.
  • The team is led by Captain Mercy Obiero and Vice-Captain Shabbie Sandra, under Head Coach Kevin Wire.
  • Kenya is in Group B, facing Zanzibar, Chinese Taipei, Iran, Poland, and Nepal.
  • The Ministry of Youth Affairs, Creative Economy and Sports supports their participation, aiming to empower women athletes.
Sunday 6:25 AMStandard SportsFirst

KPA see off Les Hippos to book WBLA final ticket

KPA see off Les Hippos to book WBLA final ticket

Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) women's basketball team secured their place in the 2025 Women Basketball League Africa (WBLA) final in Cairo, Egypt, after a thrilling 89-81 overtime victory against Burundi’s Les Hippos. This win allows KPA to seek to improve on their 2023 silver medal finish.

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Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) women's basketball team secured their place in the 2025 Women Basketball League Africa (WBLA) final in Cairo, Egypt, after a thrilling 89-81 overtime victory against Burundi’s Les Hippos. This win allows KPA to seek to improve on their 2023 silver medal finish.

  • KPA overcame an 18-point lead squandered earlier in the tournament against APR, and advanced despite a loss to REG in the semis.
  • The team's victory against Les Hippos was considered sweet revenge, as their male counterparts had previously lost to the Burundian team in Zone Five championships.
  • Top scorers for KPA were Betty Kananu with 17 points, Alima Doumbia with 15 points, and Aminata Ly with 14 points.
Sunday 8:30 AMStandard Sports

Who will stop rampant Kenya Lionesses in Africa Women's 7s?

Who will stop rampant Kenya Lionesses in Africa Women's 7s?

The Kenya Lionesses showcased dominant form in the Rugby Africa Women’s Sevens, easily winning their preliminary matches against Ivory Coast and Ghana. They are now set to face Zimbabwe in the quarter-finals today at the RFUEA Grounds in Nairobi.

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The Kenya Lionesses showcased dominant form in the Rugby Africa Women’s Sevens, easily winning their preliminary matches against Ivory Coast and Ghana. They are now set to face Zimbabwe in the quarter-finals today at the RFUEA Grounds in Nairobi.

  • Janet Okello scored a total of five tries across both games.
  • The Lionesses achieved a major 44-0 win against Ivory Coast and a 37-0 victory over Ghana.
  • The team's impressive performance positions them as strong contenders against reigning champions South Africa.
Sunday 10:00 AMStandard Sports

Deaflympics: Let the games begin

Deaflympics: Let the games begin

Kenya is set to compete in the Tokyo 2025 Summer Deaflympics, with their women's basketball and men's handball teams kicking off their campaigns today in Japan against Australia and Serbia, respectively.

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Kenya is set to compete in the Tokyo 2025 Summer Deaflympics, with their women's basketball and men's handball teams kicking off their campaigns today in Japan against Australia and Serbia, respectively.

  • The Kenyan women’s basketball team will face Australia at 10:30 AM (4:30 AM Kenyan time), while the men’s handball team plays Serbia at 4:00 PM (10:00 AM Kenyan time).
  • Basketball head coach Mary Chepkoi expressed confidence, highlighting their previous win against Brazil (98-12) in the 2022 Deaflympics.
  • The Kenyan delegation will participate in five disciplines: basketball, handball, athletics, swimming, and golf.
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