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Making history in Dakar 2026: Six young refugees, one Olympic dream

Making history in Dakar 2026: Six young refugees, one Olympic dream

Summary

Six young refugees are competing at Dakar 2026 as members of the first Refugee Youth Olympic Team. The athletes fled conflict and now live in Uganda and Kenya’s Kakuma Refugee Camp.

Key Facts

  • The team has six young athletes.
  • It is the first Refugee Youth Olympic Team.
  • The athletes are competing at the Dakar 2026 Games.
  • Team members now live in Uganda and Kenya’s Kakuma Refugee Camp.
  • The athletes fled conflict before joining the team.
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