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Tolentino pushes new SEA Plus Youth Games to fast-track Olympic-ready talent

POC president Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino outlines the vision of the SEA Plus Youth Games during regional meetings.

January 1, 2026

Philippine Olympic Committee president Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino is leading the creation of the Southeast Asian Plus Youth Games, a new grassroots multi-sport platform designed to prepare young athletes for the Asian Youth Games and the Youth Olympic Games.

Omar Sy named ambassador for Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games

Omar Sy promotes Olympic values of excellence, respect, and friendship.

December 30, 2025

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International film star Omar Sy has been appointed ambassador of the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games, lending his voice to the first Olympic event ever staged on African soil.

Dakar 2026 Learning Academy unveils skills program for young professionals

The first cohort of the Dakar 2026 Learning Academy begins their training for the Youth Olympic Games.

May 9, 2025

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The Dakar 2026 Learning Academy, designed to recruit and train over 400 young professionals for the Youth Olympic Games, officially launched its training program, marking a key step toward building local expertise in Senegal.