Youth Olympic Games organisers hail Senegal's capability to host major events

Dakar 2026 is over. Two weeks of competition, thousands of young athletes and a historic first for Africa.

The Youth Olympic Games brought the world to Senegal for the first Olympic sporting event ever held on the continent. From record-breaking performances to historic medals for the host nation, Dakar 2026 has been a celebration of sport, youth and cultural exchange.

Our correspondent Aminatou Diallo reports from Dakar.