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IOC chief hails 'time for Africa' as Youth Olympic Games kick off in Senegal

RFI English's headline. Reported by RFI English, Al Jazeera English, France 24 Africa, France 24.

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What RFI English reported

As Senegal opens the 2026 Youth Olympic Games, today, Saturday, International Olympic Committee president Kirsty Coventry has spoken of her pride as an African and the historical significance of the Games – the first to be held in Africa.

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  1. RFI English France IOC chief hails 'time for Africa' as Youth Olympic Games kick off in Senegal As Senegal opens the 2026 Youth Olympic Games, today, Saturday, International Olympic Committee president Kirsty Coventry has spoken of her pride as an African and the historical significance of the Games – the first to be held in Africa. 31 Oct · Tier 2
  2. Al Jazeera English Qatar Senegal kicks off the Youth Games 2026 Senegal kicks off the Youth Games 2026 1 Nov · Tier 2
  3. France 24 Africa France Youth Olympic Games kick off in Dakar The 2026 Youth Olympic Games have officially kicked off in Senegal. Crowds gathered for Saturday's opening ceremony, featuring hundreds of drummers and dancers celebrating Senegalese and wider African culture, in keeping with the Games' motto: “Africa welcomes, Dakar celebrates”. It is the first-eve 1 Nov · Tier 2
  4. France 24 France Youth Olympic Games kick off in Dakar The 2026 Youth Olympic Games have officially kicked off in Senegal. Crowds gathered for Saturday's opening ceremony, featuring hundreds of drummers and dancers celebrating Senegalese and wider African culture, in keeping with the Games' motto: “Africa welcomes, Dakar celebrates”. It is the first-eve 1 Nov · Tier 2

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