Senegal welcomes Olympic flame for historic Youth Olympic Games

On September 12, 2026, the Olympic flame arrived in Dakar, Senegal, marking the countdown to the Youth Olympic Games. The event featured a vibrant celebration with music, dancing, and a procession of 100 women known as lingeer. The Games, set to run from October 31 to November 13, will gather around 2,700 young athletes from across the globe.