Dakar 2026 enters delivery phase as excitement builds for the first Olympic sporting event to be staged in Africa
  • Title Dakar 2026 enters delivery phase as excitement builds for the first Olympic sporting event to be staged in Africa
  • Publication Date 27th March 2026
  • Languages FR | EN
  • Location Dakar, Senegal
  • Press Release https://www.olympics.com/ioc/news/dakar-2026-enters-delivery-phase-as-coordination-commission-successfully-completes-eighth-visit-to-senegal
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    Senegal is preparing to welcome the world. In just over 200 days the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games (YOG) will take place, the first ever Olympic event to be staged on the continent of Africa. From the vibrant coastline of Dakar to the fast-developing venues in Diamniadio and the coastal hub of Saly, the locations will come alive with the energy of young athletes, the culture of Senegal and the spirit of Olympic sport. This week’s eighth meeting of the IOC Coordination Commission for Dakar 2026 has overseen the transition to the final delivery phase. The meeting brought together the IOC Coordination Commission, the Dakar 2026 Organising Committee (YOGOC) and local authorities for discussions and venue visits, encompassing planning to delivery.

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