Moroccan rider Ghali Boukjaa wins bronze in team equestrian jumping at Dakar 2026

Ghali Bougja at the Equestrian Centre at the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games. (Image: OIS/Jonathan Nackstrand). Handout image supplied by OIS/IOC. Olympic Information Services OIS.

Moroccan equestrian Ghali Boukjaa won a bronze medal on Thursday, November 5, as part of the African team in the continental team jumping competition at the 2026 Youth Olympic Games in Dakar, Senegal.

On 06/11/2026 at 11h30

Boukjaa competed alongside Yassine El Bassiouni of Egypt, Bo Reed of South Africa and Eden Mila Dossia Kazoum of Senegal. The four riders represented Africa against teams from five other continental groups, finishing third overall.

The competition took place at the equestrian center in Diamniadio, with 24 riders from different countries divided into six continental teams.

The team format, specific to the Youth Olympic Games, brings together athletes of different nationalities to compete under a shared continental banner.

The bronze medal adds to Morocco’s results at the Games, which are being held from October 31 to November 13.

By Staff
On 06/11/2026 at 11h30