"Be disciplined!": Bassirou Diomaye Faye encourages Senegal’s young athletes ahead of the 2026 Youth Olympic Games

Author: senenews.comPublished on: October 26, 2026Country: Senegal

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"Be disciplined!": Bassirou Diomaye Faye encourages Senegal’s young athletes ahead of the 2026 Youth Olympic Games

President Bassirou Diomaye Diakhar Faye presided over the handover of the national flag to Senegal’s delegation for the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games at the Presidential Palace on October 26, 2026. He urged the young athletes, whom he called the “Lionceaux,” to represent Senegal with discipline, solidarity and determination while upholding Olympic values. The delegation comprises 136 athletes—69 girls and 67 boys—and will compete in 23 sports.

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