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- 1Eliud Kipchoge named Global Ambassador for Dakar 2026▼Olympic champion Eliud Kipchoge ready to “give back to the next generation” as Dakar 2026 Global Ambassador
Olympic marathon champion Eliud Kipchoge has been appointed Global Ambassador for the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games. The Kenyan distance-running great said he is ready to "give back to the next generation", taking on a role promoting the Games as they prepare to come to Africa for the first time, inspiring young athletes ahead of the event.
- 2Dakar 2026 Flame tour reaches Keur Massar with message of unity▼In Keur Massar, the Dakar 2026 Flame carries a message of shared human values
The Dakar 2026 Flame has been taken to Keur Massar in Senegal, where organisers presented it as a symbol of shared human values ahead of the Youth Olympic Games. The relay forms part of preparations for the Dakar 2026 event, the first Olympic-format Games to be held on African soil, and highlights the host region's role in the buildup.
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Uganda has selected a team of 30 athletes to compete at the 2026 Youth Olympic Games in Dakar, Senegal. The announcement marks the country's preparation for the first Olympic event to be held on African soil. Details on the athletes' disciplines and qualification standards have not yet been widely reported, and reaction to the squad selection remains limited so far.