Judo - Open African Dakar 2026: Senegal Illustrates with 7 Medals

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The Algerian senior judo team (men and women) triumphed at the 2026 Dakar International Open, winning 27 medals (8 gold, 7 silver, and 12 bronze) at the tournament held Sunday in the Senegalese capital. In the men's competition, gold medals were won by Mounir Benyahia (-60 kg), Kaïs Moudetere (-66 kg), Dris Messaoud (-73 kg), Abdeslam Belbelhout (-81 kg), Oussama Kabri (-90 kg), Rayane Zakaria Benatia (-100 kg), and Mohamed El Mahdi Lili (+100 k…

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(wiwsport) - Organized in Dakar as part of the preparation for the 2026 Youth Olympic Games, the African Judo Open brought together several nations around a raised competition. At home, Senegal distinguished itself with a total of 7 medals, including 2 in silver and 5 in bronze. Mbagnick Ndiaye (+100 kg) and Oumar Mballo [...] This article was originally published on wiwsport: site number 1 of the sports news of Senegal (wiwsport.com). Source ar…

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In the women's under 78 kg category, Zo Hajaniaina Andriambololona won the gold medal. She beat Senegal's Yacine Diatta in group phase to reach the semifinals, then won against Morocco's Malak Lakhal. In the final, she dominated Algeria's Lydia Kechout. The second break is a silver medal, won by Dylan Andrianjafitsalama. The diaspora judoka was involved in the under 55 kg category, among the cadets.