Youth Olympic Games: Qatar provides logistical support to Senegal

Qatar has donated buses and security equipment to Senegal to support the organization of the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games, the first edition to be held in Africa. Doha also plans to share its experience organizing major sporting events to help build Senegal’s capacity. Dakar, Diamniadio and Saly will host 2,700 athletes aged 17 or younger across 25 competitions. The Games’ flame will burn from October 30 to November 13, said Ibrahima Wade, general coordinator of the organizing committee.