Africa shines at the 2026 Dakar Youth Olympic Games.
Five African countries entered the top ten in the medal table, according to the official website of the events.
Medal rating:
Egypt - 6 gold, 1 silver, 4 bronze (11 in total).
Ethiopia - 5 gold, 3 silver (total 8);
Senegal - 5 gold, 4 bronze (9 in total).
Buy - 4 gold, 2 silver (total 6);.
South Africa - 3 gold, 5 silver, 3 bronze (11 in total).
The Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games - to be held from October 31 to November 13 - are the first Olympic sporting event held on African soil, uniting young athletes in peaceful competition and inspiring the entire continent.
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