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Nigeria is making history with 19 young athletes competing at the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympics, the first Olympic sporting event ever held on African soil. The team of 12 women and seven men will represent their nation across six sports starting October 31.
Thirty-six Olympic medalists, including African stars like Ruth Gbagbi and Kaylia Nemour, are spending five days mentoring teenage athletes at the Youth Olympic Games in Senegal. The program connects young competitors with champions who understand the real pressures of elite sport.
As Africa prepares to host its first-ever Olympic Games in Dakar next month, the continent's athletes have already written some of the most inspiring chapters in Olympic history. From barefoot marathons to barrier-breaking golds, these performances changed the world of sport forever.
In less than 80 days, Senegal will make history as the first African nation to host an Olympic event. Olympic champion Cheick Sallah Cissé believes the Youth Olympic Games will spark a movement across the continent.
French basketball legend Mous Sonko signed Dakar's Olympians' Wall as the city prepares to make history. The 2026 Youth Olympics mark the first time an Olympic event has ever been held on African soil.
Olympic gold medalist Noah Lyles shares heartfelt advice for young athletes heading to the Youth Olympic Games in Dakar. His message is simple: compete without pressure and enjoy every moment.
Dakar, Senegal will make history in November 2026 as the first African city to host an Olympic event, welcoming 24 youth basketball teams from around the world. The Games represent a milestone for the continent and the fast-growing street sport of 3x3 basketball.
Olympic silver medalist Blessing Oborududu will mentor young athletes at the first Youth Olympics on African soil. The Nigerian wrestling champion joins 30 elite athletes guiding the next generation in Senegal.
Senegal is making history as preparations surge forward for Africa's first-ever Youth Olympic Games this October. With venues nearly complete and 6,000 volunteers mobilizing, the continent is rallying behind young athletes who will compete in Dakar.