The festival Dakar in Games It lived up to all its promises. Organised from 4 to 9 November, it allowed the Youth Olympic Games organisation committee to gain valuable experience in terms of transport, reception and operational functioning. Futsal tournaments and numerous sporting and cultural activities allowed Dakar, Saly and Diamniadio to practice their skills one year before the Youth Olympic Games.
« This series of activities we have experienced over the past ten days reveals what we wanted to test., explains the general coordinator of the COJOJ, Ibrahima Wade, in remarks reported by The Daily. We are delighted to see that the system worked. This isn't about boasting, but about identifying what worked and what needs improvement. It was important to begin the simulation exerciseWe had the opportunity to live intense moments one year before the Games. »
While local media reported that attendance at the Dakar Arena was not entirely satisfactory, Ibrahima Wade assures that this experience will allow them to raise the bar next year.We were able to appreciate the smooth way in which arrivals and departures were managed. We have also identified areas for improvement that we will address.And that is the objective of the test. ", he says.
