Senegalese female wrestler wins the nation’s first Olympic gold at Dakar Youth Games
Aisha Thompson
Aisha Thompson
Sports Reporter · Killeen, TX
Aisha, a Killeen native, has a background in sports journalism that spans over 8 years, having contributed to local radio and the Fort Hood Sentinel. She holds a degree from the University of Houston in Sports Management and loves covering local high school and community sports. Aisha's passion for athletics reflects the spirit of Killeen’s youth.
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Senegal is celebrating its first ever gold medal in an Olympic event in the country's national sport, beach wrestling. Elisabeth Diatta, aged 16, has defeated Japan's Reisa Kojima at the Youth Olympic Games in front of home fans. The local…