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First 15 aspiring sports journalists selected for International Olympic Committee (IOC) Young Reporters Programme at Dakar 2026

During the Dakar 2026 YOG, the participants will take part in an immersive training experience, gaining first-hand experience reporting on a major international multi-sport event, while working alongside professional media covering the YOG

Fifteen aspiring sports journalists from around the world have been selected to take part in the IOC (www.Olympics.com/) Young Reporters Programme during the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games (YOG). The selection follows strong global interest in the initiative, with 271 applications received from 32 countries after the revamped format of…

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Video News Release: From office cleaner to Olympic co-ordinator: the remarkable story of Senegal’s Sokhna Dia

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Sokhna Dia was on her way to her job as a cleaner at the Youth Olympic Games Organising Committee (YOGOC) offices when she received a call that changed her life: her application to join the Dakar 2026 Learning Academy had been successful. Sokhna, 25, had been struggling to find work…

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    • Mascots Ayo and Tina showcase the Olympic spirit and enchant the public on a special day out in Milan (IT)
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Mascots Ayo and Tina showcase the Olympic spirit in Milan

Surrounded by fans from across the world, the two mascots celebrated the joy, unity and cultural exchange that define the Olympic experience

With the Olympic Winter Games in full swing in Italy, a special guest from Senegal joined the celebrations in Milan. Ayo (https://apo-opa.co/46geHHe), the mascot of the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games (YOG) (https://apo-opa.co/46bRzty), visited Tina, the mascot of Milano Cortina 2026, in a symbolic meeting between two Games editions that are…

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Momentum accelerates as Dakar 2026 enters Games year

With the Youth Olympic Games (YOG) now firmly on the horizon, preparations for Dakar 2026 are translating into visible momentum across Senegal, according to the latest progress report presented to the 145th International Olympic Committee (IOC) Session

Key facts Dakar 2026 has entered the delivery phase, with venue works and operational readiness advancing as the Games year begins. Preparations are supported by strong national coordination, growing public engagement and a clear focus on youth legacy. Key milestones ahead include the Chefs de Mission Seminar in April and…

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'Lupin' star Omar Sy named ambassador for Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games

Committed to supporting young people and closely connected to Senegal, he will lend his voice and image to the first Olympic event ever organised on the African continent, scheduled from 31 October to 13 November 2026

A leading actor and influential public figure, Omar Sy has been appointed ambassador of the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games. Committed to supporting young people and closely connected to Senegal, he will lend his voice and image to the first Olympic event ever organised on the African continent, scheduled from…

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Winning medal design revealed for Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games

“The Roar of Youth” by 26-year-old Spanish designer Pilar Barbadillo Vicario was selected as the Dakar 2026 YOG obverse medal design

“The Roar of Youth” – a striking design by 26-year-old Spanish designer Pilar Barbadillo Vicario – has been selected for the obverse of the medals for the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games (YOG). The artwork was selected by a jury (https://apo-opa.co/4p2J3DJ) following a global call for designs and will feature…

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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,…