Om Prakash Karhana Named Chef-De-Mission for India at Youth Olympics

Om Prakash Karhana named chef-de-mission for India at Youth Olympics

India will field its smallest contingent in the Games’ history, with 17 competitors across 11 disciplines in Dakar. The 2018 edition remains the country’s most successful, with 13 medals.

Youth Olympics: Om Prakash Karhana named Indias chef-de-mission - The Tribune

Asian Championships gold-winning former shot-putter Om Prakash Karhana has been named chef-de-mission of the 35-member Indian contingent, including 17 athletes, for the Youth Olympic Games beginning on Saturday in Dakar, Senegal. The 39-year-old Karhana, who is an outgoing member of the Indian Olympic Association’s athletes commission, had earlier served as the Safeguarding Officer of the […]

Youth Olympics: 17-member Indian contingent eyes strong showing in historic Dakar edition

Digital Desk | Dakar, Oct 31 (IANS) A 17-member Indian contingent will compete across 11 sports at the 2026 Summer Youth Olympic Games in Dakar, Senegal, as the country looks to build on its strong record at the multi-sport event, which begins on Saturday and runs until November 13. The fourth edition of the Youth Olympics will be a landmark occasion for African sport, with Dakar becoming the first African city to host an Olympic sporting even…

India's full contingent for Youth Olympics 2026

India will send a 17-member contingent to Dakar 2026, with Dhinidhi Desinghu and Shourya Ambure among the leading medal prospects at the Youth Olympics 2026.