# Senegal prepares to host historic 2026 Youth Olympic Games in Dakar

https://mins.news/en/video/122266

- France 24 English, 2026-10-30 10:57 UTC
- Sports
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=saVKx4_iwP4

> With the 2026 Youth Olympic Games set to begin in Senegal in 24 hours, the International Olympic Committee is upbeat. Venues are ready for the first Olympic event on the African continent.

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