Qatar wrap up Dakar 2026 campaign with valuable Olympic experience

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Diamniadio, Senegal: Team Qatar s young athletes brought their participation in the fourth Youth Olympic Games Dakar 2026 to a close by attending the...

The closing ceremony celebrated the spirit of the Games through a colorful blend of sport, culture and artistic performances.

Diamniadio, Senegal: Team Qatar’s young athletes brought their participation in the fourth Youth Olympic Games Dakar 2026 to a close by attending the Games’ closing ceremony at the Youth Olympic Village in Diamniadio. Qatar’s Idris Abu Bakr carried the national flag during the ceremony, representing the Qatari delegation at the event.

The closing ceremony celebrated the spirit of the Games through a colorful blend of sport, culture and artistic performances, highlighting the richness of African identity and the continent’s diverse cultural heritage.

A number of prominent figures, sports leaders and officials from around the world attended the ceremony, which included addresses by the President of the Dakar 2026 Organizing Committee and IOC President Kirsty Coventry. The ceremony was attended exclusively by athletes and accredited delegations and featured the extinguishing of the Youth Olympic flame, as well as a series of musical performances.Idris Abu Bakr carried the Qatar flag during the closing ceremony.

In the sporting competitions, Team Qatar’s young athletes concluded their campaign with solid performances that reflected their promising potential and competitive spirit. Dana Salem won the bronze medal in the 100m, while Idris Abu Bakr finished sixth in the 110m hurdles, setting a new personal best of 13.96 seconds. In swimming, Adam Morsi reached the final of the 200m breaststroke, setting a new Qatari senior-category record with a time of 2:17.7. Meanwhile, Adham Al-Deeb advanced to the quarter-finals of the foil fencing competition.

Naji Al-Amari, Head of the Qatar Delegation to Dakar 2026, highlighted the broader value of the Games, saying: “Participation in the Youth Olympic Games Dakar 2026 is about much more than results and rankings.

He praised the young Qatari athletes for their commitment, sportsmanship and determination, noting…

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