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Women’s football: Senegal win bronze at Youth Olympic Games

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Senegal’s Lioncelles won the bronze medal in beach handball at the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games, beating France 2 sets to 1 in Saly. The Senegalese scored 53 points against 49 and finished third, according to Seneweb.

Senegal’s Lioncelles won the bronze medal in beach handball at the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games by beating France 2 sets to 1 on Friday 13 November in Saly. The Senegalese scored 53 points against 49 for their French opponents.

The Senegalese team were eliminated in the semi-finals on Thursday 12 November by Spain after a penalty shootout. This podium finish adds to the bronze won in women’s 3x3 basketball on 9 November and the gold won by Marie Sarr in women’s taekwondo on 10 November.

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