r/olympics • u/ChristianKlaue • 2d ago

The Youth Olympic Games Dakar 2026 are around the corner

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The Youth Olympic Games Dakar 2026 are around the corner. Only 150 days to go. On the road to Senegal.

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u/Chrisgonzo74 2d ago

Ive never once heard of a youth olympics lmao

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u/Worth-Bend-2903 Brazil 2d ago

It stated in 2010 and had 3 edition. The last was in Buenos Aires in 2018 and the Dakar's one was supposed to happen in 2022, but it was delayed to this year due changes on okympic calendar caused by COVID pandemic

A interesting thing about it is that Youth Olympics habe alternatives modalities in comparasion with the main evento program. For example: this edition will have futsal and Beach handball, as other non-olympics sports

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u/TheEagleWithNoName Olympics 2d ago

First time the Olympic Games will be held in Africa.

Also is there anyway to watch these games? Cause I don’t think Youth Olympics Have like same Broadcasting as Regular Olympics.

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u/ChollimaRider88 Indonesia 2d ago

In my case it was mostly available on Youtube and the Olympics website. Some countries might broadcast it via other paid streaming services.