Dakar 2026 Youth Olympics Official Event Announcement

Edited by :  Reda El Ghazal

Confirmed the Youth Olympic Games Organizing Committee last Thursday with an official video reveal, announcing Dakar, Diamniadio, and Saly in Senegal as hosts for the event spanning October 31 to November 13, 2026. This compelling production symbolically launches Africa’s inaugural Olympic event, spotlighting core values of respect, humility, excellence, and hope while showcasing the continent’s resilient youth ready to unite the world.

Furthermore, nearly 2,700 athletes aged 17 and under will converge from across the globe to compete in 25 diverse sports. Ten dedicated sports anchor the programme, enhanced by extensive cultural festivities, with competitions staged across three key venues: the dynamic capital Dakar, the burgeoning city of Diamniadio, and the coastal resort of Saly.

Ultimately, the video transcends promotional purpose, serving as a resonant call to embrace sport’s power for hope and solidarity. It fully embodies the motto
Africa Welcomes, Dakar Celebrates, reflecting a continent united in ambition and forward vision.