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Ousmane Sonko welcomes Dakar Youth Olympic Games participants

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Ousmane Sonko welcomed the delegations, athletes and officials taking part in the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games. The National Assembly president also praised the International Olympic Committee and the organisers, according to SeneNews.

Senegalese National Assembly President Ousmane Sonko welcomed foreign delegations and athletes taking part in the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games (YOG), according to SeneNews. He delivered his message on behalf of the institution and invited participants to enjoy Senegalese hospitality.

Sonko praised the work of the International Olympic Committee and the Youth Olympic Games Organising Committee, as well as the efforts of the administrations and municipalities involved in the event. He also congratulated Dakar Mayor Abass Fall on the improvements and beautification of the capital. The head of government said he intended to visit the Olympic Village and attend one or two events.

The Games opened in Dakar on 31 October. They are the first Olympic competition to be held in Africa, according to the report on their opening.

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