Dakar 2026 Youth Olympics opens in historic first for Africa

By Xinhua Published: Nov 01, 2026 10:08 AM

Photo shows the Olympic rings during the opening ceremony of the 2026 Youth Olympic Games in Dakar, Senegal, Oct. 31, 2026. (Xinhua/Chen Wei)

Artists perform during the opening ceremony of the 2026 Youth Olympic Games in Dakar, Senegal, Oct. 31, 2026. (Xinhua/Yang Guang)

The torchbearers light the cauldron during the opening ceremony of the 2026 Youth Olympic Games in Dakar, Senegal, Oct. 31, 2026. (Xinhua/Xie Jianfei)