The second batch of Kenya's National Women's rugby team has been released from an 8 day quarantine period in a government facility in Tokyo. Team Kenya earlier confirmed that the team of 6 players and a team manager, Camilyne Oyuayo had been held back in Tokyo as a procedural precaution after one of the passengers on their Qatar Airways flight to Tokyo from Doha tested positive for Covid-19. On Wednesday 21st July, the squad checked into the Tokyo Olympic Games Village, however through a confirmation by Team Kenya's chef de mission, Waithaka Kioni the team will have to live in isolation for the remaining days of their 14-day quarantine.
On a good note, None of the Kenyan contingent has returned positive results after being tested multiple times."Following a positive result, potential close contacts are assessed and reviewed by the REAG (Results Advisory Expert Group) and will be confirmed as a close contact by the Japanese health authorities," The Principles of the Management of Athletes and Team Officials Confirmed.
The Kenyan players in isolation include; Sheila Chanjira, Diana Awino, Vivian Akumu, Leah Wambui, Judith Auma and Stella Nelima. The rest of the team in Kurume, is comprised of head coach Felix Oloo and seven players, namely Philadelphia Olando (captain), Cynthia Camilla, Christabel Lindo, Grace Adhiambo, Sinaida Aura, Janet Okello and Sarah Bridgid Oluche.
Sports Cabinet Secretary Amina Mohamed had expressed her solidarity with the quarantined Lionesses as a clip emerged showing the athletes' improvised training session in their secluded hotel. "I wish the Kenya Lionesses the very best at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. Your resilient winning attitude powered by patriotism and unfailing grit inspires us all," the Cabinet Secretary said.