Youth Olympics open in Senegal marking the first Olympic event in Africa

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Published 1 Nov 2026, 8:55 pm·2 h ago·1 min read

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The Youth Olympic Games opened in Senegal on Saturday, marking the first Olympic event in Africa as the continent seeks a bigger role in international sports competitions

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