# Senegal hosts Africa’s first Youth Olympic Games

https://mins.news/en/item/123559

- France 24, 2026-10-31 09:37 UTC
- Sports
- Original: https://www.france24.com/en/africa/20261031-senegal-hosts-africa-s-first-ever-youth-olympic-games

> The 2026 Youth Olympic Games opened Saturday with a spectacular ceremony in Dakar, marking the first time an Olympic event has been held on African soil. The Games come as the continent seeks a larger role in international sports competitions.

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