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Dakar 2026 unveils “Ayo” as official mascot on one−year−to−go mark

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31 October 2025 - Ayo is a young lion who symbolises the joy and energy of Senegalese youth. The name means “joy” in Yoruba – – and reflects the spirit of celebration and unity associated with the Games. Ayo wears a traditional Fulani Tingandé hat, representing wisdom, dignity and a connection to rural life, Ayo represents the values of Dakar 2026 and highlights the cultural heritage of Senegal as the host nation.The mascot was unveiled by the Y…

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On Friday 31 October in Dakar, the countdown of the Olympic Youth Games (JOJ) Dakar 2026 was launched with the official presentation of the mascot. In the presence of the President of the Republic of Senegal, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, and the President of the International Olympic Committee, the event celebrated African youth.

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(wiwsport) - One year to the day of the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games, the official mascot, Ayo, was officially unveiled during a ceremony held this morning in the presence of the President of the Republic, the Prime Minister and the Minister of Sports. This Friday, October 31, 2025 will remain marked as the day [...] This article was originally published on wiwsport: site #1 of the sports news of Senegal (wiwsport.com).Source article: Ayo, off…

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