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Third edition of Dakar En Jeux Festival will celebrate sport, culture and Youth Olympic spirit

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    • Title Third edition of Dakar En Jeux Festival will celebrate sport, culture and Youth Olympic spirit
    • Publication Date 4th November 2024
    • Languages EN
    • Location Dakar, Senegal, Africa
    • Press Release https://olympics.com/ioc/news/third-edition-of-dakar-en-jeux-festival-set-to-celebrate-sport-culture-and-youth-olympic-spirit
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      Senegal is celebrating two-years until the historic Youth Olympic Games (YOG) Dakar 2026 with the third edition of the Dakar En Jeux Festival. The festival unites local youth through an exciting programme of sport, music and cultural activities, giving a taste of what to expect from the first-ever Olympic event to be hosted on the African continent. The Dakar En Jeux Festival is once again playing a crucial role in raising awareness of the YOG and the Olympic values in Senegal and throughout Africa. Building on the success of previous editions, which drew thousands of participants, the Festival aims to inspire future generations to become champions of positive change in their communities. PRODUCTION NOTE: Action from this year’s Dakar En Jeux will be uploaded to the IOC Newsroom platform - 10 November.

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