This archive report was first published on 25 July 2021.
On July 25, 2021, Kenya's national women volleyball team, Malkia Strikers, faced off against Japan at the Ariake Arena in Tokyo, Japan, in their opening match of the Olympics.
Despite a strong start, the African team struggled to keep pace with their opponents, losing the first two sets 25-15 and 25-11.
However, in the third set, the Malkia Strikers showed signs of life, trailing their hosts 8-6 at the first technical time out. They continued to apply pressure, but ultimately fell short, losing the set 25-23.
