Peruvian fencer Astrid Bravo has secured the sixth Olympic diploma for Peru at the 4th Youth Olympic Games in Dakar 2026—currently being held in the African nation of Senegal—by finishing among the top eight in her event, a notable achievement at one of the world’s premier youth sports competitions.
The Peruvian fencer had a strong start in the pool stage, securing four victories in six bouts against representatives from Ivory Coast (5–4), Estonia (5–2), Kenya (5–3), and South Africa (5–2).
Despite losses to opponents from Ukraine (3–5) and Hungary (1–5), these results allowed her to advance to the quarterfinals, where she faced Jana Al Sharji from Oman, competing for a spot among the top four.
With this result, Bravo joins Stacy Rodríguez (beach wrestling), Yesus Perea (judo), Cielo Moya and Doménico Sotomayor (swimming), and Thiago Goyzueta (athletics)—all of whom also earned Olympic diplomas by finishing in the top eight of their respective events. Notably, Goyzueta had previously secured the fifth diploma for the country.
The national fencer is a member of the Athlete Support Program (PAD) run by the Peruvian Institute of Sport (IPD), through which she receives financial and technical support to strengthen her preparation and competitive development for her major international commitments.
The president of the IPD, Óscar Fernández Cáceres, greeted and congratulated Astrid Bravo and the other members of the Peruvian delegation for their outstanding performances in Dakar 2026, highlighting their effort, dedication, and commitment to representing the country on the international stage.
In this way, Peru continues to demonstrate the talent and potential of its young athletes at the 4th Youth Olympic Games, solidifying a participation that reflects the hard work and future prospects of national sports.
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Published: 11/10/2026