Hosts Senegal strike gold again on final day of Beach Wrestling at Youth Olympic Games Dakar 2026
  • Title Hosts Senegal strike gold again on final day of Beach Wrestling at Youth Olympic Games Dakar 2026
  • Publication Date 8th November 2026
  • Languages AZ | FR | ES
  • Location Saly Beach West, Senegal
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  • Press Release https://www.olympics.com/en/dakar-2026
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    Hosts Senegal claimed a third Beach Wrestling gold medal at Dakar 2026 thanks to Ndeye Khady Anna Diatta in the women’s 45kg. The 17-year-old’s success meant Senegal topped the podium in three out of the eight Beach Wrestling events across the two days in a packed arena at Saly Beach West. Diatta beat Mexico’s Karen Araceli Rios Silva 3-1 to spark scenes of wild celebrations both on the sand and in the stands.
  • Games Edition Dakar 2026 (YOG)
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