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Bahrain to send four athletes to 2026 Youth Olympics in Africa

The kingdom will compete in swimming, fencing and wrestling at the inaugural Youth Olympic Games held on the continent.

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At a glance

  • Bahrain will send four athletes to the 2026 Youth Olympics
  • The Games will be held in Africa for the first time
  • Bahraini competitors will participate in swimming, fencing and wrestling

Bahrain is preparing four athletes to compete at the 2026 Youth Olympics, which will be staged in Africa for the first time. The athletes will participate in swimming, fencing and wrestling events.

The announcement marks Bahrain's participation in the inaugural Youth Olympic Games to be held on the African continent.

Why it matters

The 2026 Youth Olympics represent a milestone as the first such Games held in Africa, expanding the Olympic movement's reach across the continent.

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