The fourth edition of the Youth Olympic Games continues in Dakar, Senegal, today, Wednesday, November 4, as athletes compete for nine gold medals across swimming, beach volleyball, and skateboarding. As reported by OA Sport, the day’s schedule features a mix of qualifying rounds and championship finals, with significant attention turning toward the futsal court and the beach volleyball arena. While the Italian presence is less numerous today, Margherita Coretti and Micol Lafuenti are already guaranteed a medal in the women’s beach volleyball tournament, facing the Dutch duo Jara Both and Matilda de Groot in the gold medal match.
Portugal and Argentina Secure Victories in Futsal Matches
Competition remains fierce across the indoor sports venues. In the latest futsal action, Portugal maintained a dominant pace against the Solomon Islands, holding an 11-0 lead as the final minutes approached. Meanwhile, in the men’s futsal Group A stage, Argentina secured a narrow 2-1 victory over Afghanistan, with Valentino Martinez netting the decisive goal with only 40 seconds remaining in the match, according to coverage from Europe Says. Also in Group A, the host nation Senegal took an early 2-0 lead against Panama following two goals from Mouhamed Diakhate.
In table tennis, the quarter-final rounds have begun to narrow the field. Hong Kong’s Tsz Tung Su advanced to the women’s singles semifinals after a commanding 4-0 victory over Austria’s Nina Skerbinz. Additional matches, including the clash between Thailand’s Prempunpong and the UAE’s Malhan, continue to determine the bracket for the next stage.
Austria Wins Men Beach Volleyball Gold Medal
The afternoon schedule shifts focus to the beach volleyball courts, where the women’s final for the gold medal is set for 15:00 local time. Italy’s pair, Margherita Coretti and Micol Lafuenti, are scheduled to face the Netherlands’ Jara Both and Matilda de Groot. The men’s beach volleyball tournament concluded with a gold medal win for the Austrian duo Poinstingl and Hohenauer, who defeated Germany’s Hueper and Wuest in three sets (22-20, 13-21, 15-12).
Skateboarding action also takes center stage today, with the men’s street final concluding with the following results: 1. Julian Jeangagliardi (USA) 149.37, 2. Tijmen Overbeek (NED) 143.01, 3. Simon Gerber (SUI) 140.79, 4. Silas Aagaard-Hagen (NOR) 132.93, 5. Juan Esteban Garces Perez (COL) 132.93, and 6. Yiche Yu (TPE) 32.65. Italian athlete Alessandro Mudu also competed, seeking an entry into the final round.
Riyan Malhan Reaches Men Singles Badminton Final
In badminton, the competition has reached the semifinal stage. Riyan Malhan of the UAE secured his place in the men’s singles final by defeating China’s Tian Yue Hong in two games (24-22, 2-0). The women’s singles tournament is also advancing, with India’s Tanvi Patri and Japan’s Yuzuno Watanabe competing in the second semifinal of the day; Patri led 15-9 during the first game.
The evening session at the aquatics center is slated to award six gold medals. Events on the schedule include the 50m freestyle and 50m butterfly for both men and women, alongside the 200m individual medley for both categories. These finals represent the largest single block of medal events on the Wednesday program, with the swimming competition serving as a major focal point for the evening.
Remaining Schedule
The Games remain in full swing through the evening hours, with the final badminton matches and the conclusion of the street skateboarding competition still on the horizon. Fans can follow the action via broadcast partners: Rai Sport HD and Rai Play provide coverage between 14.00 and 14.50, while the Olympic Channel streams all events. HBO Max and Discovery Plus offer coverage specifically for swimming, beach volleyball, and futsal.
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