Jauslin Laura finishes fifth in youth Olympic 200m
The Makis Ladies were the only Malagasy team to win a medal as the country's athletics programme at the Youth Olympic Games closed.
Madagascar's participation in the Youth Olympic Games (JOJ 2026) ended with the athletics competition. Jauslin Laura finished fifth in the 200 m race, clocking 27 seconds and 46 percent of a second.
The Makis Ladies were the only Malagasy delegation to bring home a medal from the Games. Rasoanaivo Laura will next compete in the under-70 kg judo category at the Grand Prix de Zagreb in Croatia, running from Thursday to Sunday.
The Federation Sport-Automobile de Madagascar closes its season with the Grand Rallye de Madagascar in Alaotra Mangoro, running from Friday to Sunday, where the 2026 Madagascar champion will be decided.
Why it mattersRasoanaivo Laura and the rally entrants will compete abroad and at home over the coming days, with the 2026 national champion decided at the end of the rally.