The facts
Kenya defeated France 17–12 in the women’s rugby sevens final, with the winning score coming in extra time. [1][2][3]
The IOC and World Rugby report this as the first Olympic or Youth Olympic rugby sevens gold for an African nation. [1][2]
The final was played at the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games in Senegal. [1][3]
Sources
References support the numbered facts above. Source checks: 4 Nov 2026, 09:34 UTC.
- Kenya claim historic rugby sevens gold at Dakar 2026
International Olympic Committee · Primary source · 3 Nov 2026
Official Olympic report of the final and historic result.
- Golden-point winner starts Kenya celebrations in Dakar
World Rugby · Primary source · 3 Nov 2026
Governing body reports the final result and extra-time finish.
- Kenya’s Rising Lionesses roar to historic Olympic gold
Daily Nation · Reporting · 3 Nov 2026
Kenyan reporting confirms the score and national context.