Kenya Sevens’ speedster Patrick Odongo has described his maiden Ultimate 7s Championship experience as one of the best tournaments he has attended.Odongo was among two Kenyans who featured in the inaugural Ultimate 7s Championship Grand Final in Brentford, London, where he represented franchise side Foudre Bleue.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsThe explosive winger, who turns out for Kenya's national sevens team, Shujaa, and Daystar Falcons, relished the opportunity to compete alongside players from different countries, describing the tournament as an enriching experience both on and off the pitch.“That is one of the best events I have been to. I had a great experience, interacted with different players from other countries, had a good exchange of cultures, and I really loved the tournament all round,” Odongo said.Foudre Bleue endured mixed fortunes at the Grand Final, finishing sixth in the overall standings after scoring 50 points and conceding an equal number.##NAJAVA_MECA_10067437##Despite the team's overall position, Odongo is hopeful of returning for the next edition, where he intends to showcase Kenya's talent on the international stage.“Next year, there is another Ultimate 7s, so hopefully I will get the call-up and go express and show them the kind of talent Kenya has,” he added.Back home, Odongo has his sights firmly set on helping Daystar Falcons secure the Impala Floodlights Cup title as they prepare to face defending champions Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) in the final.Paul Murunga identifies three key fixes for Mwamba ahead of Kenya Cup returnThe Falcons booked their place in the decider after overcoming United States International University (USIU) Martials 29-10 in the semifinals.Odongo is eager to lift the title, having never won the Floodies final.“We are in the Impala Floodlights final, and hopefully we win it. I have never won the Floodies final, and I am looking forward to that,” he said.The winger identified lineouts as one of the areas requiring attention following their semifinal performance, with the Falcons expected to work on their execution before facing JKUAT.“During the semifinal, we had an issue with our lineouts, but we will work on them to see how it goes come the final,” he noted.The upcoming final presents Daystar with an opportunity to cap their Floodlights campaign with silverware as they seek to build momentum ahead of the 2026/2027 Kenya Cup season.New Menengai Oilers coach not losing sleep over loss of 5 key playersDaystar Falcons will also be looking to improve their performance in the Kenya Cup after narrowly missing out on a playoff berth last season.The university side finished eighth on the 2025/2026 Kenya Cup standings with 21 points, falling short of the quarterfinals.Odongo admitted that the Falcons were disappointed to miss out on the playoffs but remains optimistic that they can make the knockout stage in the upcoming campaign.“Last season we almost made the playoffs, but we unfortunately slipped a little. But this season, we are optimistic that we will get to the quarters and see how it goes,” he said.The Falcons will be hoping to translate their ambitions into results as they seek a stronger league campaign and a return to the competition's knockout stages.Odongo is also working to adapt to the demands of 15-a-side rugby as he looks to contribute to Daystar Falcons this season.Chrissant Ojwang opens up on mental toll of injuries in rugbyThe winger acknowledged that the transition from sevens to the traditional 15s format presents different challenges, particularly in terms of the space available on the pitch.“15s is not like 7s, where you often get a lot of space. For 15s, it is difficult because there are a lot of people on the pitch. But I am trying my best,” he explained.Despite the adjustment, Odongo is determined to continue developing his game and contribute to his club's ambitions in the coming season.“I want to play for my club this season and see how it goes,” he concluded.