The fourth edition of the Youth Olympic Games continues in Dakar, Senegal, on Saturday, November 7, 2026, with four gold medals on the line in beach wrestling. Coverage for the day’s events, including gymnastics and archery, is available through international streaming platforms and Rai Sport HD.
Dakar beach wrestling finals crown four champions
The competition in Dakar reaches its final day on November 7 with the awarding of four gold medals in beach wrestling. According to OA Sport, the afternoon session will feature finals for the first four weight categories. Athletes in the women’s 55 kg and 75 kg classes, as well as the men’s 60 kg and 80 kg divisions, will compete for the top spots on the podium.
The day’s schedule begins at 10:00 local time (CET) with the archery individual elimination rounds. Other events, including 3×3 basketball, futsal, and boxing preliminary rounds, are slated to run throughout the day. Sport2u.tv reports that the beach wrestling qualification and group stages start at 11:30, with the final medal bouts concluding the day’s action in that discipline at 16:00.
Italian athletes in action
The Italian delegation at the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games enters the day with a focused group of athletes across three sports. Francesco Moffa is set to compete in the men’s -80 kg beach wrestling category, with his group stage matches beginning at 11:30.
In archery, Matilde Manini and Niccolò Mazzuoli are scheduled to start their respective individual elimination rounds. Manini begins her campaign at 11:52, while Mazzuoli follows in the afternoon session at 17:34. The gymnastics team, consisting of Michele Boschetti, Giacomo Capuzzo, and Alessandro Salvati, will make their debut in the qualification rounds starting at 15:00, as confirmed by OA Sport.
Italian viewers watch live coverage across multiple platforms
Viewers in Italy can access live coverage through multiple platforms. Rai Sport HD provides television coverage from 14:00 to 14:50, with the same window available for streaming on Rai Play.
For broader access, the Olympic Channel is streaming all events throughout the day. HBO Max and Discovery Plus are providing dedicated coverage for gymnastics, beach wrestling, and futsal. Sport2u.tv notes that these streaming services will offer comprehensive look-ins at the key phases of the day’s competitions, ensuring full visibility for the sports scheduled on Saturday.
Saturday, November 7 competition timeline
| Time (CET) | Event | Italian Athletes / Details |
|---|---|---|
| 10:00 | Archery: Individual Eliminations | Matilde Manini, Niccolò Mazzuoli |
| 11:00 | Gymnastics: Men’s Qualifications | Boschetti, Capuzzo, Salvati |
| 11:30 | Beach Wrestling: Group Stages | Francesco Moffa (-80 kg) |
| 13:00 | Boxing: Preliminary Rounds | Various weight classes |
| 16:00 | Beach Wrestling: Finals | Gold medal matches |
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