Wushu taolu, the Chinese martial art known for its flowing, acrobatic forms, is making its Youth Olympic Games debut at Dakar 2026, and it is already turning heads.
Dakar 2026 holds a historic distinction as the first Olympic Games of any kind to be held on African soil. That alone makes every event on the programme feel charged with meaning, and the arrival of a sport like wushu taolu adds an extra layer of excitement to the conversation.
With Africa hosting the Youth Olympics for the first time, all eyes are on what comes next.
Originally published by BBC Africa.