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Judoka Mati Anes Wins Canada’s First Medal of Youth Olympics in Dakar, Senegal
The Anjou, Que., judoka reached the final before losing by ippon, giving Canada its first medal from a team of 28 athletes.
- Judoka Mati Anes from Anjou, Que., won Canada's first medal at the 2026 Youth Olympics in Dakar, Senegal, capturing silver on the first full day of competition on Sunday.
- Anes reached the men's 66-kilogram final, where he lost to Ukraine's Khazar Heydarov by ippon in the championship match.
- Argentina's Thiago Carvallo and Senegal's Matar Diop each earned bronze medals in the 66-kilogram weight class, completing the podium.
- Canada sent 28 athletes to compete in the Games, which officially opened with a ceremony on Saturday, October 31, 2026.
- The Youth Olympics continue in Dakar, providing a global stage for young competitors from nations across multiple sports disciplines.
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