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Dakar Youth Olympics Open

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Toronto Star31 Oct

The Youth Olympic Games opened in Senegal on Saturday, marking the first Olympic event ever held in Africa. The ceremony at Diamniadio Olympic Stadium featured cultural performances celebrating African heritage and included speeches by Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and IOC President Kirsty Coventry. Approximately 2,700 athletes aged 14 to 17 from around the world will compete in Dakar, Diamniadio, and…

Youth Olympics open in Senegal as the first Olympic event in Africa →2 articles from Toronto Star on this story

Al Jazeera1 Nov

Senegal inaugurated the 2026 Youth Olympic Games in Dakar on November 1, 2026. This marks the first time an Olympic event has been hosted in Africa.

Senegal kicks off the Youth Games 2026 →2 articles from Al Jazeera on this story

BBC26 Oct

Senegal will host the 2026 Youth Olympic Games from October 31 to November 13 in the cities of Dakar, Diamniadio, and Saly. Approximately 2,700 athletes are expected to compete across 25 sports with 153 medal events and 10 engagement sports without medals. This marks the first time Africa will host an Olympic event labeled with the Olympic rings, making it significant for promoting the continent's capabilities in…

All you need to know about the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympics →

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26 Oct
Dakar was due to host in 2022 before the Covid-19 pandemic forced its postponement.
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31 Oct
DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — Senegal is kicking off the Youth Olympic Games on Saturday, bringing an Olympic event to Africa for the first time as the continent seeks a bigger role in international sporting competitions.
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1 Nov Senegal kicks off the Youth Games 2026Senegal inaugurated the 2026 Youth Olympic Games in Dakar on November 1, 2026. This marks the first time an Olympic event has been hosted in Africa.Al Jazeera
31 Oct Youth Olympics open in Senegal as the first Olympic event in AfricaThe Youth Olympic Games opened in Senegal on Saturday, marking the first Olympic event ever held in Africa. The ceremony at Diamniadio Olympic Stadium featured cultural performances celebrating African heritage and included speeches by Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and IOC President Kirsty Coventry. Approximately 2,700 athletes aged 14 to 17 from around the world will compete in Dakar, Diamniadio, and…Toronto Star
31 Oct Dakar Youth Olympics: Who gets to hold the flame?In Dakar, Senegal, preparations are underway for the 2026 Youth Olympic Games, which mark the first Olympic event on the African continent. Despite financial challenges and previous delays due to COVID-19, organizers aim to showcase Africa's capabilities through this sporting spectacle. Kirsty Coventry of the International Olympic Committee emphasizes that hosting these games need not require wealth, advocating…Al Jazeera
31 Oct Africa hosts its first Youth Olympic Games and they are set to open with fanfare in SenegalSenegal is hosting the inaugural Youth Olympic Games on Saturday, marking the first time an Olympic event has taken place in Africa. Approximately 2,700 athletes aged 14 to 17 will compete through November 13 across Dakar, Diamniadio, and Saly. The opening ceremony features cultural performances celebrating Senegalese heritage, with celebrities like Omar Sy and Khaby Lame attending as ambassadors for the games…Toronto Star
26 Oct All you need to know about the Dakar 2026 Youth OlympicsSenegal will host the 2026 Youth Olympic Games from October 31 to November 13 in the cities of Dakar, Diamniadio, and Saly. Approximately 2,700 athletes are expected to compete across 25 sports with 153 medal events and 10 engagement sports without medals. This marks the first time Africa will host an Olympic event labeled with the Olympic rings, making it significant for promoting the continent's capabilities in…BBC

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