"Incredible energy" says IOC President as she meets young athletes about to make history at Dakar 2026

  • Title "Incredible energy" says IOC President as she meets young athletes about to make history at Dakar 2026
  • Publication Date 29th October 2026
  • Languages EN
  • Location Diamniadio, Senegal
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  • Press Release https://www.olympics.com/en/dakar-2026/news/why-dakar-2026-youth-olympic-games-belongs-to-all-of-africa-kirsty-coventry
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    International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Kirsty Coventry met young athletes from all over the world, who will be competing in the Youth Olympic Games Dakar 2026, the first ever Olympic sporting event hosted in Africa. After interacting with the athletes, all aged between 14 and 17, she remarked on the “incredible energy” in the Youth Olympic Village. The Youth Olympic Games begin this weekend with the Opening Ceremony slated for 31 October.

  • Games Edition Dakar 2026 (YOG)
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