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How Shujaa overcame adversity to secure Olympic ticket

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Kenya Sevens players drink water after training at RFUEA Ground. [Jonah Onyango, Standard]

In a narrative that could only be described as a testament to resilience, determination, and unwavering spirit, Kenya Sevens team defied all the odds to clinch the Rugby Africa Sevens title.

Their journey, marred by the disappointment of being relegated from the World Rugby Sevens Series, culminated in a triumphant victory and a ticket to the highly anticipated 2024 Paris Olympics.

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