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Faye hands national flag to 136 Dakar 2026 athletes

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Faye hands national flag to 136 Dakar 2026 athletes

Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye handed the national flag to the 136 athletes set to represent Senegal at the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games. The ceremony was held at the Palace of the Republic in the presence of the Minister of Youth and Sports, according to Senenews.

Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye handed over the national flag on Monday 26 October to the 136 athletes in Senegal’s delegation to the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games, at a ceremony at the Palace of the Republic, Senenews reports.

The delegation comprises 69 girls and 67 boys, who will compete in 23 disciplines. The Minister of Youth and Sports and members of the Olympic community attended the ceremony. Senegal will host the Youth Olympic Games.

The flag handover came after its postponement was announced on 24 October. Senegal declared preparations for the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games complete on 20 October.

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