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Taekwondo: Claude Boulouchi eliminated at Dakar YOG

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Gabonese taekwondo athlete Claude Boulouchi was eliminated after his bout against Spain’s Ivan Serran at the Dakar Youth Olympic Games. The defeat denies Gabon a victory in this event, according to Gabonclic.

Gabonese athlete Claude Boulouchi lost to Spain’s Ivan Serrano Lysenko in the over-73 kg category at the 2026 Dakar Youth Olympic Games (YOG), according to Gabonclic.

The bout took place on Wednesday 11 November. The Gabonese representative was unable to compete with his Spanish opponent, who won, reports Gabonclic.

The elimination comes as Gabon has yet to record a victory in the taekwondo event at the YOG in Dakar, according to Gabonclic.

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