President Paul Kagame on Saturday, October 31, joined his Senegalese counterpart Bassirou Diomaye Faye and other Heads of State for the Opening Ceremony of the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games, at Abdoulaye Wade Stadium.

Also in attendance were President Mohamed Ould Ghazouani of Mauritania,

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The first Olympic event held on the African continent brought together approximately 2,700 athletes aged 15 to 17, competing across 25 sports, with 153 medal events.

Rwanda is represented by nine young athletes competing in athletics, swimming, cycling, taekwondo, and kung fu wushu.

The cities of Dakar, Diamniadio, and Saly will host the Games, which run until 13 November.