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Dakar readies to host Africa's first Olympic event in 2026

Original: Dakar prepares to host the 2026, Youth Olympics Africa’s first Olympic event

Senegal's capital Dakar is preparing to host the 2026 Youth Olympic Games, the first Olympic event ever held on African soil. Preparations are underway across the city as organisers gear up for the historic edition, which is expected to bring young athletes from around the world to the continent for the first time in Olympic history.

Why now: Preparations for the historic first Olympic event in Africa are drawing attention ahead of the 2026 Games.

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