# Athlete qualifications for Dakar 2026 Youth Olympics

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/athlete-qualifications-for-dakar-2026-youth-olympics
> Updated: 2026-09-25T03:26:01.000Z. Sources: 13. Developments: 2.

Athletes from Mexico and Argentina have secured qualifications for the 2026 Youth Olympic Games in Dakar, Senegal.

Maryluz Rodríguez Ayala, a 15-year-old windsurfer from Yucatán, qualified for Mexico following a victory at the National Olympiad and a qualifying event in Puerto Vallarta. 

In Argentina, 15-year-old equestrian María Eiras Terranova qualified for the show jumping competition after winning a selective trial in Buenos Aires. Following her achievement, she was recognized by Mendoza sports officials with the Bandera de los Andes.

The Dakar 2026 games are scheduled to take place from October 31 to November 13, 2026.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-25: María Eiras Terranova qualifies for Dakar 2026 Youth Olympics

Argentine equestrian María Eiras Terranova has qualified for the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games in show jumping after winning a selective trial in Buenos Aires.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mara-eiras-terranova-qualifies-for-dakar-2026-youth-olympics

### 2026-09-22: Maryluz Rodríguez qualifies for Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games

Mexican windsurfer Maryluz Rodríguez Ayala, 15, has qualified for the 2026 Youth Olympic Games in Dakar, Senegal, following her success at the National Olympiad.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/maryluz-rodrguez-qualifies-for-dakar-2026-youth-olympics

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