Photos of Dakar Youth Olympics, the first Olympic event in Africa

Senegal's Maguette Diop celebrates after winning gold medal in a men's 80 kg beach wrestling final match at the Youth Olympics in Saly, Senegal, Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026. (AP Photo/Sylvain Cherkaoui)

DAKAR (AP) — Dakar is hosting Africa’s first Olympic event as young athletes compete in the two-week Youth Olympic Games in Senegal. The Games bring together about 2,700 athletes ages 15 to 18 competing in 25 sports in the capital and two other cities.

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Photos of Dakar Youth Olympics, the first Olympic event in Africa

Senegal's Maguette Diop celebrates after winning gold medal in a men's 80 kg beach wrestling final match at the Youth Olympics in Saly, Senegal, Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026. (AP Photo/Sylvain Cherkaoui)

Posted Tuesday, November 10, 2026 8:43 am

By SYLVAIN CHEKAOUI

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