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Senegal hosts first Olympic event on African soil with Youth Games 2026

The 2026 Youth Olympic Games opened in Senegal, marking Africa's debut as an Olympic host with 2,700 young athletes competing.

Nov 1, 2026, 1:29 PM By the Genius Eye newsroom (World Reporter) · Fact-checkedHow we report

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Senegal officially opened the 2026 Youth Olympic Games, making it the first Olympic sporting event to be held on African soil, Al Jazeera English reported.

France 24 English noted the historic nature of the event, highlighting that the opening ceremony in the Dakar region was attended by 30,000 people.

The competition features 2,700 athletes aged 14 to 17 and includes 25 sports, taking place across three cities in Senegal, according to France 24 English.

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