Category: 4. Sports

Ayo is a young lion who symbolises the joy and energy of Senegalese youth. The name means “joy” in Yoruba – a language widely spoken in West Africa – and reflects the spirit of celebration and unity associated with the Games. Ayo wears a…

The Emirates NBA Cup is back, with eight games of action tipping off around the NBA on Friday night as all 30 teams begin a new quest to hoist the NBA Cup in…

The introduction of the Civic and Sports Olympic Certificate, an educational program based on Olympic values for students during this festival, allows young Africans and athletes to be exposed to new realities and developments in sports,…

Duhan van der Merwe, for one, wants “to leave a legacy” as he prepares to earn his 50th cap versus the USA at Murrayfield on Saturday.

“There’s still a lot more to give. I wouldn’t say there’s something I want to achieve as an individual, but as a…

The mascot was unveiled by the YOG Organising Committee, during a special ceremony at the Grand Théâtre in Dakar as part of the celebrations to mark one year to go.

The unveiling was attended by the President of Senegal, Bassirou Diomaye Faye,…

Sports on the Dakar 2026 program

The first Games on the African continent will also be the first to take advantage of IOC’s evolving approach to the Youth Olympic Games sports programme, aimed to better fit the local context.

The 25 competition…