Kenya Face Senegal After Double Defeat in Dakar Beach Handball
Team Kenya endured a difficult start to the women’s beach handball competition at the 2026 Dakar Youth Olympic Games, losing both their opening Group B matches at Saly Beach West on Monday.
The Kenyan youngsters opened their campaign against Uruguay but struggled to contain the South Americans, suffering a 2-0 defeat after losing both sets 20-10 and 22-12.
Kenya returned to the court for their second match against France but were unable to turn their fortunes around, falling to another 2-0 loss.
The two defeats leave the Kenyan side under pressure ahead of their final preliminary group fixture as they seek to keep their hopes of reaching the knockout stages alive.
Kenya will face hosts Senegal on Tuesday in a crucial encounter that offers the team an opportunity to bounce back and finish the group stage on a stronger note.
Playing on home soil, Senegal will also be eager to impress their supporters and strengthen their position in the competition.
The women’s beach handball tournament features eight nations divided into two preliminary groups, with teams competing for places in the knockout rounds.
The competition is being staged at Saly Beach West and runs until November 13, with Kenya now needing a strong performance against Senegal to revive their campaign.
