Taniya Reaches Beach Wrestling Final at Youth Olympics
The 75kg wrestler advances to face China's Zhao Min for gold at the 2026 Dakar Youth Olympic Games.
Updated on Nov. 7, 2026 in Wrestling
Taniya won all four of her bouts to reach the women's 75kg beach wrestling final at the 2026 Youth Olympic Games in Dakar, Senegal. She will face China's Zhao Min for the gold medal.
Why it matters
Beach wrestling is making its debut at the 2026 Dakar Youth Olympic Games, giving young athletes from around the world a new competition on the Olympic stage. Taniya's run places her in position for a gold medal in the sport's inaugural Youth Olympic appearance.
Taniya's four wins came by technical superiority or decisive scores, with a 4-1 quarterfinal victory and 3-1 semifinal victory among them. Each bout lasts a maximum of three minutes, and a wrestler wins by scoring three points or landing an opponent on their back.
The players
Taniya
An athlete competing in the women's 75kg beach wrestling event at the 2026 Youth Olympic Games.
Zhao Min
A Chinese beach wrestler who will face Taniya in the women's 75kg gold medal final.
The details
Taniya defeated Germany's Mia Mauer 3-1 by technical superiority in Group B, then beat Greece's Vasiliki Karavanou by technical superiority at Saly Beach West. She advanced through the quarterfinals and semifinals before reaching the final.
Timeline
November 7, 2026: Taniya won her semifinal and advanced to the women's 75kg final.
Season Trajectory
Beach wrestling's debut at the Dakar Youth Olympic Games introduces the discipline to a global youth audience for the first time. Taniya's advance to the final places her among the sport's earliest Youth Olympic contenders.
The final is the decisive match for gold in the women's 75kg division, with Taniya facing Zhao Min for the title. Fans following the Youth Olympics can track the bout on the official competition schedule.
The takeaway
Beach wrestling's inaugural Youth Olympic appearance has produced a final featuring a rising young athlete. Watching how the sport develops at this level could shape its future on the Olympic program.
What happens next
Taniya will face China's Zhao Min in the women's 75kg beach wrestling gold medal final at the 2026 Dakar Youth Olympic Games.
Further reading
For more on the sport, explore our Wrestling coverage.
