Kenya Sevens lost 15-10 to Australia in sudden death at the Valladolid Sevens opener after a tightly contested match that ended level at full time.
Selam Tegegn, Ethiopian-born Australian leader with Nairobi roots, is a nurse, educator and multicultural advocate. She contributes to the Rudeboy Australian Tour, advancing culture and inclusion.
The women returned to Australia on Thursday after years spent in a Syrian detention camp, where they were stranded after Islamic State's collapse.
Australia is strengthening ties with Kenya through sports, trade and cultural exchanges, highlighting growing collaboration and shared interests.
Harambee Starlets booked their place in the final after a composed 2-0 victory over India at Nyayo Stadium on Sunday.
Eighteen-year-old Australian sprinter Gout Gout ran a world U20 200m record of 19.67 seconds in Sydney, surpassing Usain Bolt’s best teenage time.