# Africa’s first Youth Olympics open in Senegal amid hope and scrutiny

https://mins.news/en/item/118769

- DW, 2026-10-28 09:08 UTC
- Sports
- Original: https://www.dw.com/en/africa-s-first-youth-olympics-open-in-senegal-amid-hope-and-scrutiny/a-79760478?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf

> Senegal is hosting Africa’s first Youth Olympics, with about 2,700 young athletes competing in Dakar, Diamniadio and Saly. The Games have prompted pride and hope, alongside questions about costs, rights and their long-term legacy.

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