Senegal wins historic double gold in beach wrestling at Youth Olympics

Senegal achieved a double gold medal victory in beach wrestling at the Youth Olympic Games in Dakar, according to France 24 and the Bantu Gazette. Elisabeth Diatta won the gold medal in the women's under-55 kilogram category, France 24 reported. Her win earned the host country its first gold medal of the Games. Her compatriot Maguette Diop won a second gold medal for Senegal in the under-80 kilogram category, according to France 24. [1][8]

The performance in beach wrestling was also noted by Xinhua, which reported that both China and Senegal performed strongly in the event on Day 7 of the Games. Other competitions during the event included gymnastics, where International Gymnast Magazine Online reported that the Chinese men's team led qualifications. Inside The Games reported that Switzerland celebrated two gold medals in equestrian and triathlon events on Day 7. [2][3][5][9]

In other sports at the Games, Morocco reached the futsal semifinals after defeating the Solomon Islands by a score of 15 to 1, according to HESPRESS English. Additionally, the Olympic Channel and www.olympics.com reported ongoing coverage across multiple events, including a women's 3x3 basketball matchup between Chile and Mexico. [6][7][10]

The 2026 Youth Olympic Games are taking place in Dakar from 31 October to 13 November 2026, as FTMQ News reported earlier. The event features nearly 2,700 athletes aged 14 to 18 and is the first Olympic event ever held on the African continent. [11][13]