Amadou Dia Ba discusses Youth Games and Senegal's Olympic aspirations
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 10, 2026, 9:17 AM
Last updated Nov 10, 2026
Amadou Dia Ba, Senegal's only Olympic medallist, spoke at the Youth Olympic Games in Dakar, highlighting the significance of hosting Africa's first Olympic event. Ba emphasized the potential impact on youth athletes, as Senegal has already secured seven medals, including four golds. He called for improved access to competitions, facilities, and coaching to cultivate future Olympic success. Ba, who won silver in the men's 400m hurdles at the 1988 Seoul Games, noted the need for ongoing investment in sports infrastructure to sustain athlete development.
- •Amadou Dia Ba is Senegal's only Olympic medallist, winning silver in 1988.
- •Senegal has won seven medals at the ongoing Youth Olympic Games.
- •Ba advocates for better sports infrastructure and coaching in Senegal.
- •The Youth Games are expected to inspire young athletes across various sports.
- •Ba suggests that countries investing in sports yield better Olympic results.
- 9:17 AMYahoo Sports — Senegal's only Olympic medallist hopes Youth Games spur winning mindset
"At the 1988 Seoul summer Games, Amadou Dia Ba won silver in the men's 400 metres hurdles, Senegal's only ever Olympic medal. At the 1988 Games, Ba completed the men's 400m hurdles in just 47.23 seconds, clenching silver in a race which Americans and Germans were favoured to dominate.
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