Kenya Junior Baseball5 team thrash Lesotho, South Africa ahead of Youth Olympics
The Kenyan Junior Baseball5 team achieved dominant victories over Lesotho and South Africa in preparation for the upcoming Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games. These matches serve as critical training for the team as they represent Africa on the international stage.
Why it matters
The team's performance highlights the growth of Baseball5 in Africa and sets the stage for regional representation at the Youth Olympics.
The Kenyan side began its campaign with a dominant straight-sets win over Lesotho, taking the first set 26–2 before completing the rout with a 9–0 second-set win.
Kenya carried the momentum into its second match, thrashing South Africa 19–0 to underline its dominance and boost its confidence ahead of the upcoming international assignment.
The team was invited to participate in the championship, which serves as a crucial test as players fine-tune their preparations for the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games, scheduled to take place in Senegal later this month.
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