Manama:Ahmed Mohamed Abdulghaffar, head of Bahrain's delegation to the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games, has presented a commemorative shield from the Bahrain Olympic Committee to Léo Moreau, National Olympic Committee Services Manager at the Dakar 2026 Organising Committee. This gesture was made in appreciation of Moreau's efforts and cooperation with the Bahraini delegation.
According to Bahrain News Agency, the presentation took place following a meeting between Abdulghaffar and Moreau. They discussed the conduct of competitions and services provided to participating delegations, as well as reviewed ways to improve communication between the organising committee and national Olympic committees. The discussion also covered simplifying administrative and logistical procedures to ensure suitable conditions for athletes, coaches, and officials.
The discussions also included organizational aspects of the Games, the exchange of experience in managing sports delegations, and efforts to meet participants' needs and address challenges during competitions. Abdulghaffar praised the organizing committee's efforts in hosting the Games and highlighted the importance of continued coordination to support the success of future sporting events.
Bahrain concluded its participation in Dakar 2026 with four athletes competing in swimming, fencing, and beach wrestling. The delegation included swimmers Ali Hussain and Sara Mahdi Alqarooni, fencer Ritej Araoud, and wrestler Ali Mohammed Zaman. Their participation provided valuable international experience to support their development and preparations for future competitions.