The opening ceremony of the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games was held on October 31, 2026 at the Abdoulaye Wade Stadium in Diamniadio, Senegal. A torchbearer carried the Youth Olympic Flame during the event, as captured by AFP via Getty Images.
The article, written by contributor Sam Leveridge and published on November 1, 2026, previews the Games with information on how to watch and which athletes to follow.
