# Senegal hosts Africa’s first Olympics: ‘Time for Africa’

https://mins.news/en/video/125979

- Al Jazeera English, 2026-11-02 18:51 UTC
- Sports
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ltxx6N2pt3Y

> More than 2,000 athletes from around the world have gathered in Senegal for the Youth Olympic Games, the first Olympic event held in Africa. IOC chief Kirsty Coventry called it a milestone for Senegal and the continent. Postponed by four years because of COVID-19, the Games are seen as a test of Africa’s ability to host major international sports events.

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