Kenya Makes History with Double Gold at Roll Ball World Cup
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Kenya Makes History with Double Gold at Roll Ball World Cup
History was made in Pune, India, as Kenya’s national roll ball teams dominated the 6th Roll Ball World Cup, securing double gold in spectacular fashion. Just days after the women’s team triumphed, the men’s side followed suit with an emphatic 7-4 victory over hosts India at the Shri Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex Balewadi on Wednesday night.
For Kenya, this was more than just a win—it was redemption. After five previous attempts, Martin Abunde’s squad finally claimed their maiden World Cup title, putting on a commanding performance to dethrone the hosts in their own backyard.
The men’s road to glory was nothing short of dominant. They cruised through Pool B before dismantling Egypt (7-4) in the quarter-finals and obliterating Latvia (14-1) in the semis. The final was a statement, as Kenya silenced the home crowd with a stunning display of skill, speed, and precision.
The Kenyan women had already set the stage the previous day with an electrifying 5-0 win over African rivals Egypt, clinching their second consecutive World Cup title. Angela Kithinji was named the woman of the match for her standout performance.
With India settling for silver and Senegal claiming bronze, the night belonged to Kenya, as the national anthem rang out once again—this time, celebrating an unstoppable force in world roll ball.
