China leads medal tally at 2026 Dakar Youth Olympic Games as Kenya and Madagascar make historic wins
China tops the medal count at the 2026 Dakar Youth Olympic Games with nine gold medals. Kenya became the first African nation to win the women's rugby sevens tournament, while Madagascar won its first Olympic medal in the same event. Egypt and South Africa also secured gold medals, highlighting Africa's growing presence at the Games hosted in Senegal.
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China leads the medal tally at the 2026 Dakar Youth Olympic Games with nine gold, three silver, and two bronze medals, as the first week of competition concluded in Senegal’s capital.
Japan follows closely with eight gold, two silver, and four bronze medals. Among African nations, Egypt ranks fourth with four golds and a total of five medals, while South Africa has secured one gold, three silver, and one bronze.
Kenya made history by becoming the first African country to win the women’s rugby sevens tournament at the Youth Olympics. Madagascar also achieved a milestone by winning its first-ever Olympic medal in the same event.
Japan’s 17-year-old swimmer Mana Ishikawa was named athlete of the week after winning four gold medals. Meanwhile, host nation Senegal is still awaiting its second medal, having earned a bronze in judo.