Nigeria’s Pamela Bawa and Joy Lawrence have crashed out of the beach volleyball event at the ongoing 2026 Youth Olympic Games in Dakar, Senegal, following a 2-0 quarter-final defeat to the Netherlands.

The Nigerian duo suffered the loss to Jara Both and Matilda de Groot on Day Four of the competition, bringing their campaign to an end.

Bawa and Lawrence put up a spirited performance against their Dutch opponents but lost the first set 14-21 before going down 16-21 in the second.

The pair were among only two African nations to reach the quarter-final stage of the beach volleyball event, highlighting their impressive run at the competition.

Despite their exit, their participation at Dakar 2026 represents a valuable international experience for the young Nigerian athletes as they continue their development in the sport.