Senegal hosts first Olympic event on African continent
Summary
Senegal has opened the Youth Olympic Games in Dakar, marking the first Olympic event held on the African continent. Senegal’s president opened the Games, with 136 Senegalese athletes competing and 6,000 local volunteers supporting the event.Key Facts
- The Youth Olympic Games opened in Dakar, Senegal, on November 1, 2026.
- The event marks the first Olympic competition held on the African continent.
- Senegal’s president opened the Games.
- A total of 136 Senegalese athletes are competing.
- About 6,000 local volunteers are supporting the event.
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