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African Table Tennis Stars for 2026 Youth Olympics
15 African table tennis players qualify for Dakar 2026 Youth Olympics.
In brief
15 African table tennis players qualify for Dakar 2026 Youth Olympics. Algeria's Aylan Goudjil and Nigeria's Favour Ojo lead 15 African athletes selected for the 2026 Youth Olympic Games in Dakar. Originally reported by Allafrica.
African table tennis stars
Fifteen African athletes secure spots for the 2026 Youth Olympic Games in Dakar.
Event schedule
Table tennis competition runs from 31 October to 5 November 2026 in Dakar.
Competitors
Thirty-two male and thirty-two female players from forty-one national committees compete.
African athletes
Algeria's Aylan Goudjil leads boys' category; Nigeria's Favour Ojo headlines girls' event.
Event significance
The selection highlights Africa's rising role in table tennis globally.
In short
Algeria's Aylan Goudjil and Nigeria's Favour Ojo lead 15 African athletes selected for the 2026 Youth Olympic Games in Dakar.
