Senegalese wrestler wins nation's first Olympic gold at Dakar Youth Games

Senegal won its first ever gold medal at an Olympic event on Saturday in the country's national sport, beach wrestling.

Elisabeth Diatta won the women's 55 kg beach wrestling final at the Youth Olympics in Saly, Senegal, on Nov. 7, 2026. Senegalese coach and former Olympian Isabelle Sambu celebrated with Diatta after the match.

Senegal's Maguette Diop also won gold in the men's 80 kg beach wrestling final at the Youth Olympics in Saly on the same day.

The Associated Press reported the results from Saly, Senegal.

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