The 2026 Dakar Youth Olympics torch arrived in Dakar, the capital of Senegal, where the event was held on September 12. Senegalese President Faye and IOC President Coventry attended the torch greeting ceremony. According to the tournament organizer, the torch relay in Senegal will begin on the 14th. The Dakar Youth Olympics will be held from October 31 to November 13. This is the first time Africa has hosted the Olympic Games. It is expected that about 2,700 athletes will participate.

The 2026 Dakar Youth Olympics torch arrived in Dakar, the capital of Senegal, where the event was held on September 12. Senegalese President Faye and IOC President Coventry attended the torch greeting ceremony. According to the tournament organizer, the torch relay in Senegal will begin on the 14th. The Dakar Youth Olympics will be held from October 31 to November 13. This is the first time Africa has hosted the Olympic Games. It is expected that about 2,700 athletes will participate.