It is a historic day for Africa and Senegal. For the first time ever, an Olympic competition is being held on African soil. The Youth Olympic Games officially got underway in Senegal in the Dakar region on Saturday, with an opening ceremony attended by 30,000 people. The competition, which brings together 2,700 athletes aged between 14 and 17, will take place across three Senegalese cities, with 25 sports on the programme.
A day of celebration in Senegal as the Youth Olympic Games get underway
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France 24 EnglishBy L'Equipe TV
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
It is a historic day for Africa and Senegal. For the first time ever, an Olympic competition is being held on African soil. The Youth Olympic Games officially got underway in Senegal in the Dakar region on Saturday, with an opening ceremony attended by 30,000 people. The competition, which brings together 2,700 athletes aged between 14 and 17, will take place across three Senegalese cities, with 25 sports on the programme.
Key Takeaways
- A day of celebration in Senegal as the Youth Olympic Games get underway.
- It is a historic day for Africa and Senegal.
- For the first time ever, an Olympic competition is being held on African soil.
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