Star-studded final leg of Youth Olympic Flame Tour moves through Dakar ahead of Africa’s first Olympic sporting event
  • Title Star-studded final leg of Youth Olympic Flame Tour moves through Dakar ahead of Africa’s first Olympic sporting event
  • Publication Date 30th October 2026
  • Languages EN | FR
  • Location Dakar, Senegal
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  • Press Release https://www.olympics.com/en/dakar-2026/flame-tour
  • Description

    The opening ceremony for the Youth Olympic Games Dakar 2026 takes place today as Africa hosts its first ever Olympic sporting event. And on the eve of the ceremony, the streets of the Senegalese capital witnessed a giant party as the Youth Olympic Flame Tour came to a stunning climax during a star-studded final leg. Actor Omar Sy and social media star Khaby Lame were among the torchbearers, Both are International Olympic Committee Dakar 2026 ambassadors. Chinese actor Jacky Heung was another international star to carry the flame, alongside popular Senegalese wrestler Modou Lô, as the streets of Dakar came to a standstill.

  • Games Edition Dakar 2026 (YOG)
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