COPPER Queens star Racheal Kundananji has been named the African continental winner in the prestigious IOC Gender Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Champions Awards, recognising her outstanding contribution to advancing opportunities for women and girls through sport. The award, presented by the International Olympic Committee (IOC), honours individuals and organisations around the world who have made remarkable efforts to promote gender equality, diversity and inclusion within sport and society. While former Indian volleyball captain Abhijit Bhattacharya received the global honour in the 2025 edition of the awards, Kundananji’s recognition as the continental champion for Africa places her among an elite group of changemakers who are using sport as a powerful tool for social transformation. The prolific striker, who has become one...