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Senegal Kicks Off Countdown to Historic Dakar 2026 Youth Olympics

11/2/2025

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Senegal launches a year-long countdown to Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games, Africa's first Olympic event.
Celebrations began October 31 with mascot Ayo and the OMEGA countdown clock, led by President Bassirou Diomaye Faye (Senegal) and IOC President Kirsty Coventry.
Dakar en Jeux runs November 4-9 to engage communities through sports and arts.
The Games will occur October 31–November 13, 2026, featuring 2,700 young athletes from around the world.

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Senegal launches a year-long countdown to Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games, Africa's first Olympic event.
Celebrations began October 31 with mascot Ayo and the OMEGA countdown clock, led by President Bassirou Diomaye Faye (Senegal) and IOC President Kirsty Coventry.
Dakar en Jeux runs November 4-9 to engage communities through sports and arts.
The Games will occur October 31–November 13, 2026, featuring 2,700 young athletes from around the world.