# Puerto Rican judoka Lenishka Figueroa eliminated from Dakar 2026 Youth Olympics

Lenishka Figueroa lost two matches to exit under-78kg judo at the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympics.

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Puerto Rican judoka Lenishka Figueroa Cirino was eliminated from the under 78kg judo event at the 2026 Dakar Youth Olympic Games on Tuesday after two consecutive defeats. [^1]

17-year-old Zimbabwean swimmer Connor Grist qualified to compete at the 2026 Dakar Youth Olympic Games. [^2] Lenishka Figueroa Cirino lost her opening match by ippon to Arba Hasanaj of Kosovo. [^3] The 2026 Youth Olympic Games will be held in Dakar, Senegal from 31 October to 13 November 2026. [^4]

Arba Hasanaj was Kosovo's delegation flag bearer and placed fifth at the 2025 Cadet European Cup. [^5] Connor Grist stated he does not target a medal at Dakar, only to swim his personal best and gain experience. [^6]

## What this stands on

1. Puerto Rican judoka Lenishka Figueroa Cirino was eliminated from the under 78kg judo event at the 2026 Dakar Youth Olympic Games on Tuesday after two consecutive defeats. (NotiCel - La verdad como es - Noticias de Puerto Rico - NOTICEL -, News)
2. 17-year-old Zimbabwean swimmer Connor Grist qualified to compete at the 2026 Dakar Youth Olympic Games. (allAfrica.com, News)
3. Lenishka Figueroa Cirino lost her opening match by ippon to Arba Hasanaj of Kosovo. (NotiCel - La verdad como es - Noticias de Puerto Rico - NOTICEL -, News)
4. The 2026 Youth Olympic Games will be held in Dakar, Senegal from 31 October to 13 November 2026. (allAfrica.com, News)
5. Arba Hasanaj was Kosovo's delegation flag bearer and placed fifth at the 2025 Cadet European Cup. (NotiCel - La verdad como es - Noticias de Puerto Rico - NOTICEL -, News)
6. Connor Grist stated he does not target a medal at Dakar, only to swim his personal best and gain experience. (allAfrica.com, News)

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