Burkina Faso claim four medals at African Laser Run Championship

Burkina Faso won four medals in the individual events at the African Laser Run Championship on 3 October 2026, with competitors reaching the podium in both the junior and senior categories.

Pitriopa Barakath secured the junior title, taking gold after finishing first in the event.

There were three further medals in the senior competitions. Konate B. Fousseni finished second in the men’s event to win silver, while Abdoulaye Aziz Boly took bronze after completing the podium.

Ouedraogo R. Leila added another silver medal for Burkina Faso by finishing runner-up in the women’s senior competition.

The Etalons also produced a strong result in the team event, finishing second overall. That performance earned Burkina Faso the status of African Laser Run vice-champions.