The Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Video games Organising Committee (YOGOC) has unveiled its official video, a strong and galvanizing piece that units the tone for the primary Olympic sporting occasion to be held on the African continent.
By means of poetic narration and placing imagery, this video tells the collective story of a continent that’s proud, resilient and united, and which is able to welcome the world with ardour and ambition. It highlights the founding values of the YOG – respect, humility, excellence and hope – whereas underlining the central function of younger folks in constructing a typical future.
“The cradle of humanity, a land of perception and resilience, is able to make its mark on sporting historical past”, thunders a strong voice, resonating with an vitality that requires unity and celebration.
For 14 days, 2,700 athletes aged as much as 17 years from all around the world will arrive in Senegal to compete in 25 sports activities. The spirit of discovery will probably be embodied by 10 sports activities of engagement and a wealthy cultural and festive programme. The cities of Dakar, Diamniadio and Saly will host this international celebration of sport and youth.
This video is greater than only a trailer: it’s an invite. With the participation of Olympic medalist and Senegalese athletics legend Amadou Dia Ba, it invitations us to imagine within the energy of sport, assist the following technology, and rejoice the range and power of Africa.
The date has been set: on 31 October 2026, Dakar will probably be within the international highlight. Africa welcomes, Dakar celebrates.
Desk tennis will probably be among the many 25 sports activities featured at this historic Youth Olympic Video games, with the world’s most promising younger gamers set to compete for glory while making sporting historical past on the African continent for the primary time.
Youth Olympic Video games Dakar 2026
From 31 October to 13 November 2026
Dakar, Diamniadio and Saly
Watch the official video right here:
