Sports · Dakar, Senegal · November 2, 2026

Youth Olympics open in Senegal, first Olympic event in Africa

Reported by 2 outlets · first reported Nov 2, 1:56 PM ET

Dakar hosts the Youth Olympic Games. The IOC head spoke of its meaning.

Why it matters

Africa hosts an Olympic event for the first time.

Background

The Youth Games are for ages 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

• Al Jazeera ↗Nov 2, 1:56 PM ET

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