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Volunteer recruitment begins for Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games

While the programme is expected to attract significant interest from Senegalese youth, Jambaar26 is open to anyone who wishes to contribute to the success of Dakar 2026 and gain first-hand experience of a major international sporting event

As excitement continues to build ahead of the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games (YOG) (https://apo-opa.co/4p76mwQ), the Organising Committee has opened applications for its volunteer programme, inviting people from Senegal and beyond to contribute to the delivery of the first Olympic sporting event to be held in Africa. KEY FACTS Dakar 2026…

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Dakar en Jeux festival caps off week of celebrations marking one year to go to Dakar 2026

Throughout the week, Dakar en Jeux celebrated Senegalese culture through music, dance and the arts

The Dakar en Jeux festival brought together thousands of people across the Dakar 2026 (https://apo-opa.co/3JNIoqY) host sites to celebrate youth, sport and culture, rounding off a week of activities marking one year to go to the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games (YOG). Since its launch in 2022, Dakar en Jeux has become…

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OMEGA unveils countdown clock to mark one year to go until Dakar 2026

Taking place from 31 October to 13 November 2026, Dakar 2026 will be the fourth summer edition of the YOG, welcoming around 2,700 athletes aged up to 17 years old to compete in 153 events across three host sites: Dakar, Diamniadio and Saly

In the beating heart of downtown Dakar, OMEGA (https://apo-opa.co/47T61aO) unveiled the official countdown clock for the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games (YOG) (https://apo-opa.co/43cWJUB), igniting excitement as the city marks 365 days to go until this historic event. The dramatic reveal signals the start of the countdown to the first Olympic…

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Dakar 2026 unveils “Ayo” as official mascot on one-year-to-go mark

The mascot was selected through a nationwide competition launched by the Dakar 2026 Organising Committee in collaboration with the Ministry of National Education

Ayo is a young lion who symbolises the joy and energy of Senegalese youth. The name means “joy” in Yoruba – a language widely spoken in West Africa – and reflects the spirit of celebration and unity associated with the Games. Ayo wears a traditional Fulani Tingandé hat, representing wisdom,…

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International Olympic Committee (IOC) launches revamped Young Reporters Programme for Dakar 2026

Under the guidance of senior Olympic media professionals, the selected Young Reporters for Dakar 2026 will experience a comprehensive training programme covering print journalism, photography, broadcasting and social media

Applications are now open (https://apo-opa.co/4pMyNB0) for the next edition of the Young Reporters Programme, which will run during the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games (YOG). Sixteen aspiring sports journalists from around the world will be selected to take part in this immersive training experience, and develop their skills in a…

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International Olympic Committee (IOC) launches call for medal designs for Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games

The selected design will feature on the medals awarded to athletes who reach the podium in Senegal

Creatives and Olympic fans now have the chance to leave their mark on Olympic history. A global call is open to shape one of the most meaningful symbols of the Games by designing the obverse side of the medal for the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games (YOG). The selected design…

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Olympic Solidarity and Association of National Olympic Committees of Africa (ANOCA) support Dakar 2026 Learning Academy opportunities for African National Olympic Committees (NOCs)

Selected participants will receive intensive two-week training in Dakar and then take up roles within the Organising Committee, helping to strengthen NOCs and building capacity across the continent

Talent from territories from all African National Olympic Committees (NOCs) will have the opportunity to join the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games Organising Committee (YOGOC) through the Learning Academy (https://apo-opa.co/3TjYgCR). This will be made possible thanks to the support of Olympic Solidarity and the Association of National Olympic Committees of Africa…

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500 days to Dakar 2026: a bold celebration of youth, sport and African identity

A powerful new video, street art campaigns and youth-driven events are marking the milestone on the road to the continent’s first Olympic event

Today marks 500 days to go until the Youth Olympic Games (YOG) Dakar 2026 – the first Olympic event to take place on African soil. To mark the milestone, the Dakar 2026 Organising Committee (YOGOC) is rolling out a series of cultural and community-led initiatives across Senegal, blending sport, art…

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Dakar 2026 Advances Venue and Legacy Plans as Youth Olympic Games Preparations Intensify

The two-day hybrid meeting brought together key stakeholders to review the latest progress in Dakar 2026 preparations

With less than a year and a half until the Youth Olympic Games (YOG) Dakar 2026  (https://apo-opa.co/3Zhx5fd) begin, the seventh meeting of the International Olympic Committee (IOC)’s (www.Olympics.com/IOC) Coordination Commission marked another key milestone in Games planning.  The two-day hybrid meeting brought together key stakeholders to review the latest progress in Dakar 2026…

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Dakar 2026 Learning Academy officially launches with first cohort of young professionals

Through interactive sessions and practical exercises, they gain essential knowledge in Games planning, sports and event operations, and functional area responsibilities

The Dakar 2026 (http://apo-opa.co/4m8lyZt) Learning Academy, a new flagship legacy initiative designed to recruit and train over 400 young professionals in Games delivery, was officially launched on Wednesday. The inauguration ceremony was held as part of the seventh visit of the International Olympic Committee (IOC)’s (www.Olympics.com/IOC) Dakar 2026 Coordination Commission (CoCom) to…