The United Arab Emirates Rugby Federation has appointed Kenyan Olympian as the Head Coach of the UAE senior national women’s team.
Philadelphia Olando who has featured in the past two Olympics, Rio 2016 and Tokyo 2022 will lead the full-Emirati women’s teams.
The appointment of the Kenyan tactician comes as the UAE Rugby Federation plans to introduce the Emirati women’s teams to competitive experience.
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“The move comes after careful consideration and planning to raise the women’s rugby sport by introducing our Emirati women’s teams to competitive experience that should aid their development and solidify their rugby skill sets” the rugby federation statement read.
In October 2021, the UAE Emirati women’s teams secured their first position in the West Asian tournament that took place in Doha.
Announcing the signing of the Kenyan manager, the UAE Rugby Secretary General, Mohamed Al Zaabi welcomed Philadelphia to the team assuring the him of investments in the team.
“We are very pleased to welcome Philadelphia to the team, which comes in alignment with the UAE Rugby’s planning to invest in the regional and Arab competitions in the near future, surely expanding the pool of women players.”
Philadelphia on her part expressed her joy in joining the team and promised to give her best to help the team reach high levels.
“It’s an immense responsibility that I’m very keen to take on, I’m looking forward to bringing the best ever I can, given my Rugby World Cup experience as a player and Olympian, that too gives me great push forward.” Philadelphia added.
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