Dakar:Taipei Taiwanese athlete Lin Yung-yueh has secured a silver medal in the boys' dance breaking event at the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games held in Senegal on Friday.

According to Focus Taiwan, Lin, the last member of Taiwan's delegation to compete in this year's multisport event, advanced to the quarterfinals as the top finisher in his group. He successfully progressed through two knockout rounds to reach the gold-medal match but ultimately lost 3-0 to China's Cui Shengyu, earning a silver medal.

Team Taiwan's coach, Hsiao Sheng-wen, commented that Lin adhered to his planned rhythm during the competition. However, the judges' unanimous decision in the final highlighted areas for improvement, particularly in style and fundamentals. Lin expressed that the final was his best performance to date, noting the unique pressure and motivation that the Youth Olympics provided compared to other international events.

Taiwan's delegation concluded the Games with a total of two golds, four silvers, and three bronzes, placing 19th in the overall medal standings. Chen Mei-yen, who led the delegation, praised the athletes and coaches, attributing the team’s cohesion to the challenging weather and conditions at the athletes' village in Dakar. The Youth Olympic Games, organized by the International Olympic Committee, concluded on Friday.