Kenya: Tearful Amonde Heartbroken After Another Olympic Medal Miss

Tokyo — Kenya Sevens skipper Andrew Amonde was emotional after the team failed in yet another bid to vie for a medal in the Olympic Games, but has called on his teammates to walk with their heads held high because he believes they did their best.

Shujaa, playing at the Olympics for the second time after the last edition in 2016, lost 19-14 to USA, 14-5 to South Africa and 12-7 to Ireland in that last match, to see the Kenyan side sit bottom with 3 points and miss out on the Cup quarters.

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