Senegal gears up for a historic Dakar 2026 Youth Olympics
Senegal is finalizing preparations to host the 2026 Youth Olympic Games in Dakar, marking the first time an Olympic event will be held in Africa. The event, which was delayed from 2022 due to the pandemic, will feature 2,700 young athletes.
Why it matters
Hosting the Youth Olympics is a milestone for African sports infrastructure and international representation on the global stage.
Senegal is putting the final preparations in place as Dakar gets ready to host the 2026 Youth Olympic Games, marking the first time an Olympic event will be held on African soil. International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Kirsty Coventry toured the Youth Olympic Village on Thursday, two days before the opening of the Games on October 31.
Coventry said preparations were progressing well, with venues ready and excitement building among athletes ahead of the competition.
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