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IOC awards Olympic Order in gold to prime minister

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The IOC awarded the Olympic Order in gold to Senegalese Prime Minister Ahmadou Alhaminou Mouhamed Lô at a ceremony in Dakar to celebrate the success of the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games (YOG). The distinction came at the close of the competition, held in Senegal from 31 October to 13 November 2026, according to Seneweb.

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) also congratulated Senegal on the success of the Dakar 2026 YOG during a thanksgiving ceremony held on Friday in Dakar. Prime Minister Ahmadou Alhaminou Mouhamed Lô dedicated the Olympic Order in gold to the President of the Republic and the Senegalese people, according to Seneweb.

In his speech, the head of government praised the commitment and mobilisation of those who contributed to organising the event. He called for the legacy of the Dakar 2026 YOG to be preserved and enhanced.

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