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2026 Dakar Youth Olympic Games: Golden Double for Senegal

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Briefings

Senegal secured a historic double gold at the 2026 Youth Olympic Games in Dakar, with Elisabeth Diatta winning the -55 kg category and Maguette Diop taking gold in the -80 kg category. This marks the host nation's first-ever gold medal at the Youth Olympic Games. The event took place in November 2026, and the evidence confirms these specific results without further context.

Key points

• Senegal won two gold medals in beach wrestling at the 2026 Youth Olympic Games in Dakar.
• Elisabeth Diatta won the -55 kg category gold, making it the host country's first gold medal at the Youth Olympic Games.

Context

The 2026 Youth Olympic Games were held in Dakar, Senegal, in November 2026. Senegal's victory in beach wrestling marked a historic achievement for the host nation, as it was the first time the country won a gold medal at this specific international event.

Limitations

The evidence provided is limited to the two gold medal results in beach wrestling. It does not include information on other medal counts, performance statistics, or the broader context of the tournament's other events.

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