Kenya's Malkia Strikers have stormed into the final of the 2026 CAVB Women’s Africa Nations Championship after a dominant 3-0 victory over Cameroon. The defending champions will face Egypt in the championship match at the Kasarani Indoor Arena.

• The Malkia Strikers secured their final spot with set scores of 25–19, 25–20, 25–20.
• Key performers for Kenya included Opposite hitter Terry Tata and middle blocker Sokoyo.
• The final is scheduled for Friday, September 4, at 6pm.

China's WNBA star Li Yueru will miss the FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup after her passport was lost in the mail in the United States.

• The passport was not found before the tournament's registration deadline, preventing her travel to Germany.
• The incident involves Li Yueru, a center for the Dallas Wings, and the Chinese Basketball Association.
• Li Yueru, who previously represented China at the Paris Olympics, expressed her disappointment on social media, stating, "Unfortunately, I can't be with my sisters this time."

Athletics Kenya (AK) is prioritizing the inclusion of women in coaching, officiating, and leadership roles to address the gender gap in the sport.

• This initiative aligns with World Athletics' target of 40% female representation on executive boards and among coaches by 2029.
• AK has already trained 44 women in coaching through the African Athletics Development Centre.
• The effort aims to inspire more girls and create an environment for full female representation, as highlighted by AK chief administrative officer Susan Kamau.