Shahshahani Wins Iran’s First Medal
Dakar Youth Olympics
TEHRAN – Iranian swimmer Parsa Shahshahani won the silver medal in the men’s 200-m backstroke at the 2026 Dakar Youth Olympic Games, securing the first medal for Iran’s delegation at the competition.
Shahshahani clocked 2:02.74 in the final to finish second and claim the silver medal.
He narrowly missed out on gold, finishing just 0.49 seconds behind his Greek rival to take the runner-up spot.
His achievement marked Iran’s first medal at the 2026 Dakar Youth Olympic Games.
On Sunday and in the preliminary round, he clocked a time of 2 minutes, 3.68 seconds, and finished second and simultaneously set a new national record for the event.
Shahshahani delivered a strong performance in the 200-meter backstroke, securing his spot in the final.
Wushu Athlete
Advances to Final
–Iranian Wushu athlete Arash Pahali has advanced to the final of the 2026 Dakar Youth Olympic Games.
In the Wushu competitions at the Dakar Youth Olympic Games—specifically as part of the Changquan combined event—Pahali scored 9.133 in Gunshu category, bringing his total to 18.226 and securing his spot in the final as the fifth-ranked athlete.
Across these two forms, representatives from China, Indonesia, and South Korea placed first, second, and third, with scores of 18.780, 18.613, and 18.406, respectively.
Pahali will perform his Changquan routine in the final on Teusday. He also will perform his Gunshu routine in the final session.
Ahmadlou Secures
Second Win
- Amir-Ali Ahmadlou, Iran’s badminton representative at the Youth Olympic Games, has emerged victorious in his second match.
Ahmadlou defeated Leo—representing Mauritius—in his second match, winning 2–0 (21–8, 21–19).
Ahmadlou had previously defeated a representative from Ghana in his opening match. He is placed in Group B alongside competitors from the United States, Ghana, and Mauritius.