Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games: Historic medals for Cyprus and Greece

The 2026 Youth Olympic Games in Dakar, Senegal, have seen significant achievements from Cypriot and Greek athletes.

Marina Hatzikosta secured a historic gold medal for Cyprus in the discus throw. Achieving a mark of 53.20 meters on her fifth attempt, she earned the first gold medal in the history of Cyprus at any Olympic Games event. This marks the third medal for the Cypriot delegation in Dakar, following two bronze medals won by Andriou Markou Lagoutis in swimming.

In pole vault, Greece’s Marina-Lorena Chatzileleka finished in fifth place. She cleared 3.60 meters during the competition. While she missed three attempts at 3.80 meters, which could have secured a medal, her performance was recognized by her club, AGES Kameros, as a major distinction.