Six months to go to Dakar 2026: International Olympic Committee (IOC) Young Leaders ready to turn Olympic values into action

Eight IOC Young Leaders from Africa, Europe and the Americas will be present at Dakar 2026, engaging directly with the competing athletes.

DAKAR, Senegal: In exactly six months, eight International Olympic Committee (IOC) (www.Olympics.com) Young Leaders (http://apo-opa.co/4dngApr) from Africa, Europe and the Americas will head to the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games (YOG) (http://apo-opa.co/4dngBtv) to turn the Olympic values into action. On site, they will work directly with young athletes and local communities, delivering hands-on sport-based activities designed to spark confidence, promote inclusion and create meaningful connections through sport. “This is about finishing what we began,” said Zouzar Bouka. “Everest demands humility and perseverance. Last year taught us hard lessons. This year, we return as a family, carrying Madagascar with us every step of the way.”

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