Senegal sets Youth Games medal record; Olympic hero urges investment

Senegal won a record nine medals at the 2026 Youth Olympic Games in Dakar, up from zero previously, in taekwondo, beach wrestling, judo, and 3x3 basketball. The country's only adult Olympic medalist calls for more investment and infrastructure to sustain success. This is a sports achievement with domestic political implications for funding priorities.

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