From Hollywood to Dakar 2026, it's just a short step. Omar Sy has committed himself as an official ambassador for the Youth Olympic Games. The French actor has revealed in 2011 in the film Intouchables, one of the greatest successes in the history of French cinema, for which he received the César Award for Best ActorHe then starred in blockbuster productions like X-Men and Jurassic Worldand embodies the lead role in the series Lupin, whose fourth season will be released on Netflix this year.
« I am proud and honored to be an ambassador for the Youth Olympic Games which will take place in 2026 in Senegal.he says in a video. These Games represent values that are important to meSolidarity, sharing, self-improvement, and intercultural encounters. Seeing young people from all over the world shine together on the land of Teranga is a powerful symbol, for me, of unity and hope. »
Omar Sy is deeply attached to Senegal. the country his parents are fromHe has starred in several films that pay tribute to it, notably Yao et SkirmishersLast January, he had also met with President Bassirou Diomaye FayeThe actor has already announced that he will be " dans les parages "This autumn to attend these Youth Olympic Games."
