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The Kenyan women’s national volleyball team, the Malkia Strikers, put up a valiant fight but ultimately fell short in their quest to qualify for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. At the African Olympic Qualification Tournament in Nigeria, the nine-time African champions won their pool matches but were defeated in the semifinals by a strong Cameroon side. In the bronze medal match, which was the final ticket to Paris, Kenya faced a determined Egyptian team and lost in a thrilling five-setter. Despite the heartbreaking loss, the team’s performance was praised for its resilience and fighting spirit.