The medal matches in table tennis at the ongoing Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games begin today, with Hong Kong, China, and Japan set to battle for gold in the mixed doubles final. Thailand and Chinese Taipei will also face off for the bronze medal. Meanwhile, at the Dakar Expo Centre, Wushu, a Chinese martial art featured as a new discipline at the Games, is attracting growing interest and participation. Officials believe the sport’s growing popularity could strengthen calls for its inclusion in the major Olympic Games. WADR’s Christopher Atitso was at the Dakar Expo Centre and filed this report.