Youth Olympics open in Senegal marking the first Olympic event in Africa
Summary
The Youth Olympic Games opened in Senegal, marking the first Olympic event held in Africa. Tens of thousands watched the ceremony in Diamniadio as Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye declared the Games open ahead of competitions involving 2,700 athletes from 25 sports.
Key Points
- The Youth Olympic Games opened in Senegal, making it the first Olympic event ever held in Africa.
- The opening ceremony in Diamniadio featured Senegalese and African cultural performances, with President Bassirou Diomaye Faye declaring the Games open.
- About 2,700 athletes aged 14 to 17 will compete in Dakar, Diamniadio and Saly through Nov. 13.
- Russia is competing under its national flag for the first time at an Olympic event since its suspension after the 2022 invasion of Ukraine.
