CAIRO — Egyptian athlete Yehia Khaled won discus gold at the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games with a throw of 68.23 metres. The result set a new personal best and took Egypt’s gold medal tally at the tournament to six.
Youth and Sports Minister Gohar Nabil congratulated Khaled on his achievement.
In a statement issued, the minister expressed pride in the achievement, which reflects the talent and determination of Egyptian youth and highlights the ability of Egyptian athletes to compete at major international sporting events.
He also praised Khaled’s outstanding performance and wished him continued success.
