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— August 24, 2026

The official Youth Olympic Games poster

It's an essential step: Dakar 2026 has unveiled the official poster for the upcoming Youth Olympic Games. Presented in the form of a postage stamp, it features... Read more "

— August 23, 2026

Breakdancing rehearsal in Dakar

A taste of the Youth Olympic Games. The Tour de l'Œuf complex hosted Breaking en Francophonie on August 7th and 8th. A full-scale test, since the discipline... Read more "

— August 6, 2026

Dakar commits to fighting plastic pollution

A Youth Olympic Games free of plastic pollution. That's the commitment made by Dakar 2026 and the Senegalese Ministry of the Environment and Ecological Transition, with the support of the Programmes of... Read more "

— August 4, 2026

Murals celebrate the Youth Olympic Games

The Youth Olympic Games are not just about sports. The streets of Dakar, Diamniadio, and Saly are beginning to come alive with color thanks to the creation of murals... Read more "

— August 3, 2026

We know the first torchbearer

Preparations are underway for the Dakar 2026 torch relay. The Hellenic Olympic Committee has announced the name of the first runner: Eleni Iakovaki, the European junior champion... Read more "

— August 2, 2026

The Youth Olympic Games are thinking about cybersecurity

The circle of partners for Dakar 2026 is expanding. The organizing committee for the Youth Olympic Games has introduced a premium partner, Check Point Software Technologies, which will be a supplier... Read more "

— July 29, 2026

New sponsor for the Youth Olympic Games

Another partner for Dakar 2026. The Youth Olympic Games organizing committee has confirmed the arrival of AGL (Africa Global Logistics) as an official sponsor. “Leader... Read more "

— July 28, 2026

"In a few years, if Africa is chosen to host the Olympics..."

The Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games will open in three months, on October 31. Humphrey Kayange is closely monitoring the situation as president of the... Read more "

— July 26, 2026

The swimming pool and the Iba Mar Diop stadium have been delivered.

The Iba Mar Diop stadium and the Olympic swimming pool are now open! These two venues, essential to the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games, have... Read more "

— July 23, 2026

The official music of the Youth Olympic Games has been revealed.

So let's dance! The official music of the Youth Olympic Games has now been announced: the title, Teranga, composed and performed by Mamy Mbaye, has been... Read more "