Doha, Qatar: Qatar swimmer Adam Morsy finished fifth in the men’s 200m breaststroke final at the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games in Senegal yesterday, clocking 2:17.07 seconds.
Japan’s Iori Miyazaki won gold in 2:12.33, with Lithuania’s Domas Vilimas taking silver in 2:13.50 and Uzbekistan’s Muhammadismail Rahmonov claiming bronze in 2:15.79.
Morsy will return to the pool for the 100m and 50m breaststroke events today and on Thursday, respectively.
Team Qatar’s youth contingent at Dakar 2026 also includes athletes Dana Salem and Abu Bakr Idris and fencer Adham Al Deeb.
Idris will take part in the 110m hurdles, while Adham El Deeb is scheduled to compete in the individual foil event on November 9.
Dana Salem will compete in the 200m on November 10.
Organised by the International Olympic Committee, the Youth Olympic Games provide an international platform for young athletes, primarily aged 15 to 17, to compete, develop their skills and exchange experiences.
