Youth Olympic Games Countdown Begins in Dakar, Senegal
Summary
The Olympic flame was welcomed in Dakar as Senegal begins the countdown to hosting the first Youth Olympic Games in Africa. Around 2,700 athletes will compete in 35 sports across Dakar, Diamniadio and Saly from October 31 to November 13.
Key Points
- The Olympic flame was grandly welcomed in Dakar, marking the start of the Youth Olympic Games countdown in Senegal.
- About 2,700 young athletes will compete in 35 sports in Dakar, Diamniadio and Saly from October 31 to November 13.
- The torch relay will travel about 3,600 kilometers through all 14 regions of Senegal before returning to Dakar for the opening ceremony.
- IOC President Kirsty Coventry called the event a moment of pride for Senegal and Africa.
