Senegal hosts Africa’s first Olympics
Summary
Senegal is hosting the Youth Olympic Games, the first Olympic event held in Africa, with more than 2,000 athletes taking part. Organizers see the event as a test of the continent’s ability to host major international sports competitions, while Senegal faces economic challenges and the IOC reviews the cost of hosting future games.Key Facts
- More than 2,000 athletes from around the world are competing in the Youth Olympic Games in Senegal.
- The event is the first Olympic event held in Africa.
- The games were postponed by four years because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
- IOC President Kirsty Coventry called the games a milestone for Senegal and the continent.
- Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye described hosting the event as a proud moment.
- Some critics argue that Senegal could have spent the event’s money on other needs.
- Coventry said the IOC is reviewing its direction and ways to reduce the cost of hosting games.
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