Doha:Yemen's youth delegation, comprising athletes from swimming and athletics, has left Doha for Dakar, Senegal, to participate in the upcoming Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games. The event is set to take place from October 31 to November 13.
According to Yemen News Agency, the delegation is led by coach Mohammed Rawh and features athlete Rabie Al-Sarari, who will compete in the 2,000-meter steeplechase. Swimmer Abdullah Shumaila is slated to participate in the 50-meter freestyle and 50-meter breaststroke events.
The athletes prepared for the games with an intensive training camp in Doha, led by coaches Samir Al-Yafai and Yousef Al-Nahmi, focusing on enhancing their fitness and competitive skills. Their participation is backed by the Yemen Olympic Committee, alongside the athletics and swimming federations, aiming to highlight young Yemeni talent and provide them with valuable international Olympic experience.
This edition of the Youth Olympic Games is notable for being the first to be held on the African continent.
