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Elisabeth Diatta secures Senegal’s first Olympic gold in beach wrestling

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Last updated Nov 7, 2026

Elisabeth Diatta secures Senegal’s first Olympic gold in beach wrestling

Summary

Elisabeth Diatta won Senegal's first-ever Olympic gold medal during the Youth Olympic Games in Saly, Senegal. The 16-year-old wrestler triumphed over Japan’s Reisa Kojima in the final of the women's 55-kilogram division. The event marked the Olympic debut of beach wrestling, a sport deeply rooted in Senegalese culture. Following Diatta’s victory, fellow wrestler Maguette Diop claimed a second gold for Senegal in the men's 80-kilogram category. The competition features athletes aged 14 to 17.

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•Elisabeth Diatta wins gold in women's 55-kilogram beach wrestling.
•Competition held at the Youth Olympic Games in Saly, Senegal.
•Diatta defeated Japan’s Reisa Kojima in the final.
•Wrestling has historical significance in Senegalese culture.
•Maguette Diop also won gold in men's 80-kilogram wrestling.

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11:10 PMYahoo Sports — Senegalese female wrestler wins the nation’s first Olympic gold at Dakar Youth Games

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SALY, Senegal (AP) — Senegal won its first ever gold medal at an Olympic event on Saturday in the country's national sport, beach wrestling.Elisabeth Diatta, 16, beat Japanese opponent Reisa Kojima at the Youth Olympic Games with a spectacular takedown in the final of the women's 55-kilogram division in front of home fans.
— Yahoo Sportsby MARK BANCHEREAU

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