YOUTH OLYMPIC GAMES – BAHRAIN’S chef de mission at the Youth Olympic Games 2026 and Bahrain Olympic Committee (BOC) executive director of operations Ahmed Abdulghaffar presented a commemorative shield from the BOC to Dakar 2026 Organising Committee national Olympic committee services manager Leo Moreau, in appreciation of his efforts and co-operation with the kingdom’s delegation.
The presentation followed a meeting between Abdulghaffar and Moreau, during which they discussed the conduct of competitions and services provided to participating delegations. They also reviewed means to improve communication between the organising committee and national Olympic committees and simplify administrative and logistical procedures to ensure suitable conditions for athletes, coaches, and officials.
Discussions also covered organisational aspects of this year’s Youth Olympic Games hosted by Dakar, Senegal, the exchange of experience in managing sports delegations, and efforts to meet participants’ needs and address challenges during competitions.
Abdulghaffar commended the organising committee’s efforts in hosting this year’s Youth Olympic Games and expressed appreciation for the support and co-operation provided to the Bahraini delegation.
Bahrain concluded its participation in Dakar with four athletes competing in swimming, fencing, and beach wrestling. The delegation comprised swimmers Ali Hussain and Sara Alqarooni, fencer Ritej Araoud, and wrestler Ali Mohammed Zaman.