Judo: Yaoundé Junior- Cadet African Cup 2026 |09 November 2026
Emmanuel Battin and Battin and Alexander Quilindo (right) on the medal podium of the Junior over-100kg division
Batin strikes gold twice as seychelles enjoys successful weekend in Yaoundé
Seychelles has enjoyed an encouraging weekend at the 2026 Yaoundé African Judo competitions in Cameroon, with Emmanuel Batin emerging as one of the country's outstanding performers after winning two gold medals in separate age-category competitions.
Batin first claimed gold in the men's over-100kg division at Friday's Junior African Cup before returning to the tatami on Saturday to secure another gold medal in the men's over-90kg category at the Cadet African Cup.
His double success, alongside Alexander Quilindo's bronze medal in the Junior African Cup, has given Seychelles three medals across the two competitions and provided a significant boost to the country's presence on the international judo stage.
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