Ablaye Diouf wins bronze in beach wrestling
Senegal's Ablaye Diouf secured a bronze medal in the under-90kg beach wrestling at the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games.
Senegalese wrestler Ablaye Diouf won the bronze medal in the under-90kg beach wrestling event at the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games on Sunday. Diouf won his first two matches against Ly Quy Bao Ha of Vietnam and Ali Zaman of Pakistan. This medal adds to Senegal's tally in beach wrestling at the home games.
Diouf's victories placed him favorably in Group C, contributing to the host nation's success in the discipline. His bronze medal follows earlier wins by Elisabeth Diatta and Maguette Diop in beach wrestling. Senegal has now secured a podium finish in this event at the Youth Olympic Games.
The day also saw strong performances from Senegalese athletes in basketball 3x3. Senegal's delegation continues to collect medals at the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games.
Why it mattersSenegalese athletes are competing and winning medals at the Youth Olympic Games hosted in Dakar.