Kenya rally from 12–5 down for historic rugby sevens gold
DAKAR. On 3 November, Kenya became the first African nation to win rugby sevens gold at either the Olympic Games or the Youth Olympic Games. Madagascar took bronze, its first-ever Olympic medal. Two African teams shared the women’s podium with Australia in Dakar, a sign of how far the game has come on the continent. […]
Egypt’s Ali Zain sweeps all three butterfly events at Dakar 2026
DAKAR. One plan, three races, three titles. On Friday 6 November, Egypt’s Ali Zain closed out the Youth Olympic Games swimming programme by winning the 200m butterfly, adding to his victories in the 100m and 50m. At 17, he leaves the Tour de l’Œuf pool with the clean sweep he set out to achieve […]