Senegal gears up for historic Youth Olympic Games 2026
Senegal is set to host Africa’s first-ever Olympic event as the Youth Olympic Games 2026 (YOG Dakar 2026) arrives in October. With 2,700 young athletes competing across 25 sports, the Games will be a landmark moment for African sports and youth empowerment.






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