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- Senegal will host the first Olympic event in Africa, the Youth Olympic Games, from Oct 31 to Nov 13, 2026.
- Around 3,000 athletes from 206 nations will compete at the Dakar Youth Olympic Games.
- Kenya is sending a record 53 athletes, 42 women (?79% of the team), for 13 sports.
- Senegal has refurbished venues, upgraded Dakar, and trained thousands of volunteers for the event.