Nigerian boxer Mayowa gets quarter-final bye at Youth Olympics
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Reported by Peter Akinbo
Sat, 7 Nov 2026, 23:00
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Nigeria’s Shukurat Mayowa has received a bye to the quarter-finals of the women’s 48kg boxing event at the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games, where she will face the winner of Sunday’s preliminary bout between Algeria’s Bouthaina Bensalah and Thailand’s Pemika Payungkasem. Although boxing events kick off on Saturday, November 7, Mayowa will not enter the ring until her quarter-final tie on Tuesday.
Context & Background
✦Cycling and athletics action will commence on Sunday, November 8, with 17-year-old Ringnan Danjuma competing in the women’s individual time trial, while nine track and field stars represent Nigeria across various disciplines.
Key Figures & Named Entities
2026:Nigeria’s Shukurat Mayowa has received a bye to the quarter-finals of the women’s 48kg boxing event at the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games, where she will face the winner of Sunday’s preliminary bout between Algeria’s Bouthaina Bensalah and Thailand’s Pemika Payungkasem.2025:She secured her spot at the Games following an impressive performance at the 2025 Africa Youth Games in Luanda, Angola.Tuesday:Her quest for Youth Olympic Games gold begins on Tuesday, November 10, at DEX Pavilion C inside the Dakar Expo Centre.
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✦Nigeria’s Shukurat Mayowa has received a bye to the quarter-finals of the women’s 48kg boxing event at the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games, where she will face the winner of Sunday’s preliminary bout between Algeria’s Bouthaina Bensalah and Thailand’s Pemika Payungkasem.
✦Although boxing events kick off on Saturday, November 7, Mayowa will not enter the ring until her quarter-final tie on Tuesday.
✦Cycling and athletics action will commence on Sunday, November 8, with 17-year-old Ringnan Danjuma competing in the women’s individual time trial, while nine track and field stars represent Nigeria across various disciplines.
Key Facts:2026: Nigeria’s Shukurat Mayowa has received a bye to the quarter-finals of the women’s 48kg boxing event at the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games, where she will face the winner of Sunday’s preliminary bout between Algeria’s Bouthaina Bensalah and Thailand’s Pemika Payungkasem.2025: She secured her spot at the Games following an impressive performance at the 2025 Africa Youth Games in Luanda, Angola.Tuesday: Her quest for Youth Olympic Games gold begins on Tuesday, November 10, at DEX Pavilion C inside the Dakar Expo Centre.Sunday: Bensalah and Payungkasem will clash in Bout 17 on Sunday afternoon, with the winner advancing to face the Nigerian prospect in the last eight.
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Nigeria’s Shukurat Mayowa has received a bye to the quarter-finals of the women’s 48kg boxing event at the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games, where she will face the winner of Sunday’s preliminary bout…
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What is the key takeaway from this report?
Nigeria’s Shukurat Mayowa has received a bye to the quarter-finals of the women’s 48kg boxing event at the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games, where she will face the winner of Sunday’s preliminary bout between Algeria’s Bouthaina Bensalah and Thailand’s Pemika Payungkasem.
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Although boxing events kick off on Saturday, November 7, Mayowa will not enter the ring until her quarter-final tie on Tuesday.
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Nigeria’s Shukurat Mayowa has received a bye to the quarter-finals of the women’s 48kg boxing event at the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games, where she will face the winner of Sunday’s preliminary bout between Algeria’s Bouthaina Bensalah and Thailand’s Pemika Payungkasem.
