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Published on: 09/11/2026 - 17:13 Modified on: 09/11/2026 - 17:17

Senegal hosts the first Youth Olympic Games organized in Africa. A historic meeting which puts the country in the spotlight, between sporting performances, organizational challenge, economic benefits and international ambitions. With three gold medals in beach wrestling, Senegalese athletes also made their mark at these Games. What assessment can we draw from this event and what legacy for Senegal and the continent? Insights from Sylvère Henri Cissé, journalist specializing in sport and author of “A World History of Olympism”.

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