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Olympics-‘Magnificent’ Dakar Youth Games Praised by IOC but Future in Doubt

Kirsty Coventry said the Games have exceeded expectations and brought pride to Senegal, with enthusiastic crowds and athletes embracing the first Olympic event in Africa.

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DAKAR, Nov 12 (Reuters) - The Youth Olympic Games in Dakar earned high marks from the International Olympic Committee on Thursday, a day before the closing ceremony, ​but the event's future remains unclear. Senegal is ‌the first African country to host...

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The president of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), Kirsty Coventry, praised the success of Dakar 2026, stating that the first ever edition of an Olympic event on African soil exceeded expectations. Coventry underlined the enthusiasm surrounding the Games, the debut of the wushu as a medal discipline, China's contribution and [...]

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sierraleonetimes.com broke the news on Wednesday, November 11, 2026.
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