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Moroccan taekwondo star Bel Ahbib gears up for Dakar 2026
Original: Dakar 2026: Moroccan Olympian Oumayma Bel Ahbib can't wait for “the rest of the world to discover our continent”
Moroccan Olympian Oumayma Bel Ahbib says she is eager for the rest of the world to discover Africa as the Senegalese capital Dakar prepares to host the 2026 Youth Olympic Games, the first Olympic event on African soil. The athlete's comments highlight growing excitement across the continent about finally staging the Games and showcasing African sport and culture to a global audience.
Why now: Dakar 2026 will be the first Olympic event held in Africa, drawing attention to athletes and organisers preparing for the historic occasion
Oumayma Bel AhbibMoroccoDakarSenegalInternational Olympic Committee
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- Dakar 2026: Moroccan Olympian Oumayma Bel Ahbib can't wait for “the rest of the world to discover our continent” · olympics.com
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