Guinea Archery: Abidjan Medals & Dakar 2026 Qualification

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Guinea’s archers Hit the Bullseye: Three Medals and Two Youth Olympic Berths Secured at African Cup

Abidjan, Ivory Coast – The African Archery Cup, held from November 19-23, 2025, in Abidjan, proved to be a landmark event for Guinean archery. The nation’s athletes not only clinched a total of three medals but also secured two coveted spots in the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games, signaling a shining future for the sport on the continent.

The highlight of the competition was the dominant performance by the Syli Women’s Archery team in the under-18 category. They were crowned African champions, bringing home the gold medal and showcasing the depth of talent emerging from Guinea.

Aiko Tanaka

Aiko Tanaka is a combat sports journalist and general sports reporter at Archysport. A former competitive judoka who represented Japan at the Asian Games, Aiko brings firsthand athletic experience to her coverage of judo, martial arts, and Olympic sports. Beyond combat sports, Aiko covers breaking sports news, major international events, and the stories that cut across disciplines — from doping scandals to governance issues to the business side of global sport. She is passionate about elevating the profile of underrepresented sports and athletes.

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