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May 21, 2026
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Kenya’s Sheila Chajira named 2026 Youth Olympics role model

Kenya’s Sheila Chajira named 2026 Youth Olympics role model

Kenya’s Sheila Chajira has earned a lofty recognition after being named the 2026 Youth Olympics role model. The Youth Olympics are scheduled in October and November in Dakar Senegal. Chajira is expected to play a key role in Kenya’s  Rugby Africa Women’s Cup quest which wi..

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Kenyan Sheila Chajira has been selected as an Athlete Role Model for the 2026 Youth Olympics in Dakar, Senegal, a significant honour for the two-time Olympian.

  • Sheila Chajira is the only African rugby personality among the 31 experienced senior Olympians chosen to mentor young athletes.
  • The 2026 Youth Olympics will be the first IOC event staged in Africa and will be held under the leadership of the first African IOC president.
  • Chajira, who represented Kenya in Rugby Sevens at the Rio 2016 and Tokyo 2020 Games, aims to inspire with her journey of "small, consistent steps, discipline, and belief."

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