The Olympic Youth Games
The Olympic Youth Games in Dakar 2026 will be the first Summer Youth Olympic Games hosted in Africa, taking place from October 31 to November 13, 2026, in Senegal. The event will bring together young athletes up to 17 years old in a festival of sports, education, and culture across three locations: Dakar, Diamniadio, and Saly. Dakar 2026 is a historic event for the African continent, with a focus on promoting sport, culture, and youth engagement with a vision for long-term sustainable benefits.
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The Olympic Youth Games in Dakar 2026 will be the first Summer Youth Olympic Games hosted in Africa, taking place from October 31 to November 13, 2026, in Senegal. The event will bring together young athletes up to 17 years old in a festival of sports, education, and culture across three locations: Dakar, Diamniadio, and Saly. Dakar 2026 is a historic event for the African continent, with a focus on promoting sport, culture, and youth engagement with a vision for long-term sustainable benefits.