Kenyan rugby sevens has been one of the country's most joyful sporting stories of the 21st century. The Kenya Sevens team, nicknamed Shujaa, has competed at the highest level of the sport for years, developing a style of play characterised by speed, flamboyance and an ability to beat much wealthier rugby nations. When Kenya has won at tournaments in Hong Kong, London and Singapore, the celebrations have been national. Rugby sevens has given Kenya a sporting identity beyond distance running and shown that Kenyan athletic talent extends well beyond the track.