Olympics Weekly Roundup: Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games Deliver Historic Home and Sprint Moments
Dakar 2026 continued with Senegal’s beach wrestling success, athletics beginning on 8 November and Nigeria’s Youth Olympic 100m double.
09/11/2026News from sports beyond football, including emerging competitions, athletes and international events.
Dakar 2026 continued with Senegal’s beach wrestling success, athletics beginning on 8 November and Nigeria’s Youth Olympic 100m double.
09/11/2026Jon Rahm won the Abu Dhabi Championship by two shots, while 19-year-old Blades Brown became the youngest PGA Tour winner in 95 years.
09/11/2026The week’s cycling focus included the UEC Cyclocross European Championships in Zeddam and the beginning of road cycling at Dakar 2026.
09/11/2026FIVB’s 2–9 November update highlights domestic volleyball trophy winners, international beach volleyball developments and the Dakar Youth Olympic Games.
09/11/2026Ramla Ali claimed the vacant WBO and IBF junior featherweight titles in Texas on 8 November after a disputed split-decision victory over Mikiah Kreps.
09/11/2026The November international rugby calendar produced major results from 6–8 November, including South Africa’s 66–7 win and England’s 45–22 victory.
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