Sports · Dakar, Senegal · November 1, 2026

Youth Olympics open in Dakar, first Olympic event in Africa

Reported by 4 outlets · first reported Nov 1, 4:55 AM ET

Senegal's president opened the Games with drummers and dancers. 136 Senegalese athletes compete.

Why it matters

Africa hosts an Olympic event for the first time.

Background

The Youth Olympics are for athletes aged 14 to 18.

The story so far

1. Oct 30First Youth Olympics in Africa open in Dakar
2. Oct 31First Olympic event in Africa opens in Dakar
3. Nov 1Youth Olympics open in Dakar, first Olympic event in Africa
4. Nov 2Youth Olympics open in Senegal, first Olympic event in Africa

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Sources

• France 24 ↗Nov 1, 4:58 AM ET
• Africanews ↗Nov 1, 4:55 AM ET
• France 24 ↗Nov 1, 6:14 AM ET

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