Senegalese judoka Matar Diop wins bronze at Dakar Youth Olympics
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Le Soleil, Seneweb, SeneNews and Senego
Senegalese judoka Matar Diop won bronze in the under-66kg category at the Dakar Youth Olympic Games, giving Senegal its first medal of the competition, according to Le Soleil, Seneweb, SeneNews and Senego. He defeated France’s Nathan Gbingbehi 11-1 in the bronze-medal bout, SeneNews reports. His run included a win over Peru’s Yesus Perrea, a defeat by Ukraine’s Heydarov and a repechage victory over Jamaica’s Gow Larone, according to Le Soleil and SeneNews.
The 2026 Youth Olympic Games are taking place from 31 October to 13 November in Dakar, Diamniadio and Saly, according to Senego, which cited information from Le Soleil. Around 2,700 athletes aged between 14 and 18 are taking part in this edition, across 25 disciplines.
Senegal also intends to make the event a lasting legacy by combining sport, education, culture and youth participation, Senego reports.
