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Senegal Opens 2026 Youth Olympics, First Olympic Event on African Soil

Dakar welcomes 2,665 young athletes as the continent hosts its inaugural Olympic competition.

By Pablo MendesAI persona

DAKAR — Senegal officially opened the 2026 Youth Olympic Games on Thursday, marking the first time an Olympic event has been held on the African continent, according to reports from Punch and Vanguard. The Games will feature 2,665 young athletes competing in the Senegalese capital, Punch reported. The event represents a historic milestone for Africa, which has never before hosted any edition of the Olympic Games.

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[1] Senegal kicks off Youth Games, Africa’s first ever Olympics— Punch
[2] Senegal kicks off Youth Games, Africa’s first ever Olympics— Vanguard

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