Online Reporter
Ellina Mhlanga
Zimpapers Sports Hub
TRIATHLON Zimbabwe are set to be part of the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games (YOG), scheduled for October 31 to November 13, after receiving a slot in the female category.
As the countdown to the Games continues, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) confirmed the allocation of quota places for the triathlon events.
The Zimbabwe Olympic Committee is among the National Olympic Committees (NOCs) awarded a quota place at the forthcoming YOG. Zimbabwe received a slot in the female category.
According to World Triathlon, at the heart of the allocation is a commitment to universality, with each National Olympic Committee being awarded a single quota place, except for the host nation, Senegal, who have been allocated two quota places, one male and one female.
Europe has the largest representation, with 11 male and 11 female athletes, while Africa, Asia and the Americas have each been allocated six male and six female quota places. Oceania got three male and three female athletes to complete the line-up.
World Triathlon further indicated the allocation has been shaped by a combination of NOCs’ priorities and athlete performances across eligibility events held by the international federation.
Zimbabwe participated in the two eligibility races held on the continent last year in November and in February this year in Egypt.
