President Kagame Attends Opening Ceremony of Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games.
President Paul Kagame arrived in Dakar, Senegal, on Saturday to attend the opening ceremony of the 2026 Youth Olympic Games (YOG).
Kagame joined Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and other dignitaries at the ceremony held at Stade Abdoulaye Wade.
Organised by the International Olympic Committee (IOC), the Youth Olympic Games bring together talented young athletes, most of whom are aged between 15 and 17.
Beyond sporting competition, the event seeks to promote Olympic values, including excellence, friendship, respect and solidarity.
Rwanda is represented by nine athletes competing in five disciplines: athletics, swimming, cycling, taekwondo and kung fu wushu.
The competitions are taking place across three Senegalese cities; Dakar, Diamniadio and Saly, and are scheduled to run until November 13, 2026.
About 2,700 athletes are expected to compete in 25 sports, with 153 medal events planned.
By hosting the Games, Senegal has become the first African country to host an Olympic event.
