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In a post on his Facebook page, the President of the Republic, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, expressed his pride and enthusiasm at the approach of the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games.
Dakar will host the Youth Olympic Games (YOG) in 2026, which will be a first for Africa.
Senegal will host the fourth edition of the YOG, and the competitions will take place in the cities of Dakar, Saly and Diamniadio.
With just over a year to go before the event kicks off, Senegal has unveiled the very first official video of the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games (YOG). This dynamic sequence, shared on social networks by President Bassirou Diomaye Faye himself, sets the tone: the country is preparing to host a major global event, in a spirit of unity, competition and celebration of youth.
The Organising Committee of the Youth Olympic Games (YOG) released an official video on Thursday 12th June, announcing that the YOG will be held from 31st October to 13th November 2026 in Dakar, Diamniadio and Saly, Senegal.
The Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games Organising Committee (YOGOC) has unveiled the event's official video! At two minutes and 47 seconds long, it features young Senegalese people enjoying the various sports that will be represented next year on the streets and beaches of the capital.
YOUR MORNING NEWS SHOW KENKELIBAA – Thursday 31st October 2024
Sous la présence effective de M. Diagna Ndiaye Président du Comité d’Organisation des Jeux Olympiques de la Jeunesse et du Coordonnateur général Monsieur Ibrahima Wade, se tient ce mardi 05 Novembre 2024 à partir de 9h00 à l’hôtel Radisson Blu, le lancement de la coalition « DURABILITÉ, IMPACT ET HÉRITAGE » DES JOJ DAKAR 2026.
"Dakar en Jeux" is a key event in the run-up to the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games. The festival combines sport and culture, with competitions and concerts by Senegalese artists. Initiations to various sports, such as baseball five, are also on the programme. Get ready for three days of festivities in Dakar, Diamniadio and Saly, with the participation of African delegations. Join us to celebrate youth and enjoy an unforgettable experience !
DAKAR, October 18th (Xinhua) - The President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), Thomas Bach, said on Thursday that he was optimistic about the next Youth Olympic Games (YOG) to be held in Senegal in 2026, describing them as a "great success" in the making.
The President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), Thomas Bach, began his visit to Africa in Dakar, Senegal, host of the 2026 Summer Youth Olympic Games (YOG).
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has decided to change its approach to the sports programme of the Youth Olympic Games (YOG), in order to adapt it more effectively to the local context. The 2026 Dakar YOG will be the first to benefit from this new approach.
As the Senegalese capital prepares to welcome the world's best young athletes, with the aim of creating a positive impact for young people across the host country and the African continent, the Dakar 2026 Organising Committee (YOGOC is celebrating the 1,000-day mark to the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games (YOG).
Summer Olympic Games - Paris 2024 / Youth Olympic Games - Dakar 2026, Senegalese Football Federation (FSF) vs Ministry of Sports Guests: Abdoulaye Thiam (PR ANPS/ AIPS Afrique) and Balla Dièye (Member of the DAKAR 2026 YOGOC)
Throughout the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, representatives from the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games (YOG) Organising Committee have gained valuable behind-the-scenes knowledge of Games-time operations as they finalise their own plans for what will be the next Olympic event to be staged in the summer.
Throughout the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, representatives from the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games (YOG) Organising Committee have gained valuable behind-the-scenes knowledge of Games-time operations as they finalise their own plans for what will be the next Olympic event to be staged in the summer.
The Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games Organising Committee (YOGOC) unveiled its official motto for the next edition of the YOG at a presentation to the 142nd Session of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) in Paris. After Paris 2024. All eyes are on Dakar 2026. In two years ‘time, Senegal will host the Youth Olympic Games (YOG).
Exit Paris 2024. All eyes are on Dakar 2026. Senegal will host the Youth Olympic Games (YOG) in two years.
