The Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games will be the 4th Summer Youth Olympic Games, hosted in Dakar, Senegal. They are historic because they will be the first Olympic event ever held on African soil.
Key Facts
- Dates: 31 October – 13 November 2026.
- Host sites: Dakar, Diamniadio, and Saly.
- Expected athletes: Around 2,700 young athletes from more than 200 delegations.
- Sports: 25 official sports with 153 medal events, emphasizing gender equality.
- Motto: “Africa Welcomes, Dakar Celebrates.”
