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Rescheduled to take place between October 31 and November 13, 2026, the proposed event is set to bring together the world’s finest young athletes to compete in 35 different sports over 14 days
Sports activities is poised to become a positive turn in Africa as Senegal is anticipating to host the first-ever Youth Olympic Games in 2026, in Dakar, the capital of Senegal. Rescheduled to take place between October 31 and November 13, 2026, the proposed event is set to bring together the world’s finest young athletes to compete in 35 different sports over 14 days.
The Dakar en Jeux (Dakar in Games) festival was originally planned for Dakar 2022 period, across the three host cities of Dakar, Diamniadio, and Saly.Since then, Dakar en Jeux has become an annual celebration of sport and culture, serving as a precursor to Dakar 2026 while encouraging increased youth engagement in sports.
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International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach is reported to have expressed his support for Senegal’s hosting of the Youth Olympic Games, noting Africa’s unity and its sporting culture. Sports analysts from parts of Africa consider the event to be of historic significance.
