All you need to know about the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympics
Summary
Senegal will host the Youth Olympic Games from 31 October to 13 November 2026, with events in Dakar, Diamniadio and Saly. The competition will bring together about 2,700 athletes across 25 sports and marks the first time an Olympic-ring event has been held in Africa.Key Facts
- The Games will run for 15 days, ending on 13 November.
- About 2,700 athletes are expected to compete in 153 medal events across 25 sports.
- The event will also include 10 engagement sports without medals.
- The Youth Olympics are an International Olympic Committee competition mainly for athletes aged 15 to 17.
- Dakar was originally scheduled to host the Games in 2022, but the Covid-19 pandemic led to a postponement.
- Baseball5 and Wushu Taolu will make their Youth Olympics debuts, alongside skateboarding.
- More than 400 young Africans have received training in areas such as event operations, logistics, technology and venue management.
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