Valentine Platini qualifies for Youth Olympics jumping final
By Zak Jackson, MonacoViews Editorial
The 16-year-old secured her place with a faultless round on Tuesday at the Equestrian Centre in Diamniadio, Senegal.
Valentine Platini has booked her spot in the individual show jumping final at the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games, completing the opening qualifying course without penalties on Tuesday, November 3. The 16-year-old rider is competing in her first Olympic event, representing Monaco at the Equestrian Centre in Diamniadio.
Her clear round placed her among the leading contenders heading into the final phase of competition, a strong result for a rider making her Olympic debut on the global stage. For Monaco's small but committed equestrian community, Platini's progress at these Games marks a notable moment of visibility for the Principality in a discipline with deep local roots, from the Monaco Equestrian Federation to the stables used by young riders training across the border in France.
The final will determine medal placings in the individual show jumping event, with further details expected once the competition schedule in Diamniadio is confirmed.