Angola to host fourth African Youth Games from December 10 to 20. ANOCA announced " advanced negotiations » with the International Olympic Committee for that the event is qualifying for the Youth Olympic Games of Dakar 2026, " at least for individual sports " An initiative " revolutionary ", believes ANOCA, for the Olympic preparation of African athletes.
« Imagine an African weightlifter capable of lifting 100 kg who could obtain his Olympic qualification directly at our African Games, with official referees from his international federation, rather than having to travel halfway around the world., enthuses President Mustapha Berraf. It is a revolutionary vision which places Africa at the heart of global Olympic preparation. » Another advantage for the athletes: visibility since if they qualify for these African Games, they will have ten months ahead of them to prepare optimally for the YOG.
