Nigeria has intensified preparations for the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games with five days to the opening ceremony.
The Games, scheduled for October 31 to November 13, will make history as the first Olympic event to be hosted on African soil, featuring about 2,700 elite young athletes from across the world.
With the theme, “Africa welcomes, Dakar celebrates,” the event will provide a platform for young athletes to showcase their talent while promoting the Olympic values of excellence, friendship and respect.
For Nigeria, the Games represent a crucial step in strengthening youth sports development, exposing emerging talents to international competition and building momentum for future Olympic success.
The National Sports Commission (NSC) and the Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC) have reaffirmed their commitment to supporting young Nigerian athletes to excel on the global stage.
