Action at the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games is set to intensify this Monday, November 2, 2026, as Team Kenya steps up its quest for podium finishes across multiple disciplines on the global stage.

Fresh off an intensive sharpening session at the Olympic Solidarity Camp in Tunisia, the Rising Lionesses and the national swimming contingent lead the charge in Monday’s high-stakes schedule.

Rising Lionesses face tough Pool A

The Rising Lionesses have been drawn into a demanding Pool A alongside global heavyweights Australia, China, and host nation Senegal.

Guided by former Kenya Lionesses international and Impala RFC forward Knight Otuoma and captained by Diana Wanjiku, the U-18 squad is primed to make a statement.

• Monday, Nov 2 (2:30 pm): vs. China
• Monday, Nov 2 (5:26 pm): vs. Senegal
• Tuesday, Nov 3 (1:02 pm): vs. Australia

In the pool, Team Kenya swimmer Jeremy Rieck delivered a standout opening-day performance on Sunday, November 1, 2026, powering his way to a sixth-place finish in the Men’s 100m Butterfly final.

Rieck clocked a personal best time of 55.15 seconds in the medal event, having initially secured his final spot with a solid third-place finish in Heat Three.

Building on Jeremy Rieck’s momentum, the national swimming squad returns to the pool on Monday with dual representation:

• Neo Olengo: Men’s 200m Breaststroke
• Macrine Kalombo: Women’s 100m Freestyle

Baseball5 team sets the benchmark

Kenya’s strongest run in Dakar so far has come on the Baseball5 court.

The mixed 5 team delivered a flawless, unbeaten run to top Group B, comfortably securing their spot in the semifinals and keeping Kenya’s gold medal hopes alive.

On Sunday, the Baseball5 team defeated Syria 2-0 to complete its group-stage campaign with three wins.

They got off to a dream start with back-to-back victories over giants France and Mexico.

Under Coach Joel Wangicho, the team is now focused on replicating the fine start to the knockout rounds, having made their ambition for the gold medal known