By approving the Participation Principles for the Youth Olympic Games (YOG) Dakar 2026, the IOC EB reinforced the event’s commitment to universality, gender equality and strong African representation.

The 4 th Summer Youth Olympic Games (YOG) will take place over two weeks from 31 October 2026 in Dakar, Senegal, bringing together the world’s best young athletes for the first Olympic sporting event ...