Dakar is making history. In 2026, Senegal becomes the first African country to host an Olympic event, welcoming the Youth Olympic Games to its shores and putting the continent firmly on the global sporting map.
The games will bring together 2,700 young athletes from around the world, competing on Senegalese soil in what promises to be a landmark moment not just for the country but for the entire continent.
Watch this space, because Dakar 2026 is shaping up to be one of the most talked-about sporting events of the decade.
Originally published by BBC Africa.