The Italian gymnastics team secured a spot in the upcoming finals at the 2026 Youth Olympic Games in Dakar, finishing sixth in the qualification round with a total score of 148.130. Meanwhile, archer Niccolo Mazzuoli was eliminated in the round of 16 after a 6-2 defeat to Switzerland’s Noe Wenger, according to reports from OA Sport.
Qualification results for the Italian gymnastics squad
Italy’s performance in the qualification round solidified their progression as they finished with a total score of 148.130. The field remains highly competitive, with China leading the rankings at 159.228, followed by Japan at 159.860. The standings following the qualification sessions show the following point differentials:
| Rank | Nation | Score/Differential |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | China | 159.228 |
| 2 | Japan | +0.632 |
| 3 | Great Britain | +6.398 |
| 4 | Belgium | +9.600 |
| 5 | Germany | +9.632 |
| 6 | Italy | 148.130 |
| 7 | Egypt | +13.464 |
| 8 | Mexico | +14.233 |
Niccolo Mazzuoli’s exit in the archery bracket
In the individual archery competition, Niccolo Mazzuoli’s campaign concluded in the round of 16. The Italian archer faced Switzerland’s Noe Wenger, who secured a 6-2 victory to advance to the next stage. This result follows an earlier ranking round where Mazzuoli finished 25th. Matilde Manini, another member of the Italian archery contingent, also competed in the tournament, having previously secured a spot in the round of 16 after an 11th-place finish in the individual ranking round with 650 points.
Athletic competition schedule in Dakar
The Youth Olympic Games in Senegal continue to host a dense schedule of events across multiple venues. As of Saturday, November 7, athletes are competing in various disciplines, including swimming and futsal, following a series of qualifying rounds that took place throughout the week. The focus for the Italian delegation remains on the gymnastics finals and the ongoing progression of archers like Manini. Organizers have maintained a continuous flow of updates for spectators tracking the event’s progress through the official competition channels.
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