Mexico wins historic bronze in Baseball5 at Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games, Digi Mart USA News (Dakar, Senegal): Mexico’s Baseball5 national team won the bronze medal at the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games after defeating Kenya 2-1 in the third-place match.
The mixed-gender team, made up of men and women, earned the first youth Olympic medal for Mexico in this discipline, which made its debut on the Games program in Senegal. The win came after a strong response from the national side, which prevailed in decisive moments, especially in the third set.
Carlos Mercado said the result was the product of weeks of preparation, training camps and sacrifices made far from their families.
Coaches Tania Nilovna and José Luis Salinas recognized the effort and development of the players throughout the tournament. Both agreed that the bronze represents an achievement for the country and for those who have supported the team.
The competition brought together eight teams from four continents over five days. Cuba claimed the first Baseball5 youth Olympic championship, while Mexico finished its participation with a place on the podium.
Information: Mexican Olympic Committee
