Qatar provides 15 buses for Dakar 2026 Youth Olympics
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Seneweb
Qatar is making 15 buses and security equipment available to Senegal for the Dakar Youth Olympic Games, scheduled for 31 October to 13 November 2026. Qatari ambassador Youssef Shaban Ibrahim Al Sada described the support as an exchange of experience after the 2022 World Cup, according to Seneweb.
Qatar has provided 15 buses and security equipment to Senegal for preparations for the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games, scheduled for 31 October to 13 November, Seneweb reports. Qatar’s ambassador to Senegal, Youssef Shaban Ibrahim Al Sada, said the contribution was intended to support the organisation of the event.
Doha also intends to share with Dakar the experience gained from organising major international competitions, notably the Qatar 2022 football World Cup, according to Seneweb. Dakar 2026 will make Senegal the first African country to host an Olympic competition.
The Qatari support comes after Senegal announced the completion of its preparations on 20 October. Senegal had also sought Ivory Coast’s support in organising the Games, while 6,000 volunteers collected their equipment on 21 October.
