“We will talk about our collaboration”: Israel commits to Dakar 2026

Yael Arad, president of the Israeli Olympic Committee, praised the organization of the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games and the opening ceremony held on October 31 at Abdoulaye-Wade Stadium in Diamniadio, featuring more than 1,000 artists and performers. She said the sports facilities built or renovated for the event could provide a lasting legacy for Senegalese youth. Arad announced plans to discuss a potential partnership with the president of Senegal’s CNOSS, covering performance technologies, sports medicine and scientific athlete preparation. No formal agreement has been announced.