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The fourth edition of the Youth Olympic Games - Dakar 2026 was inaugurated on Saturday evening at the Abdoulaye Wade Stadium in Diamniadio, Senegal, hosted by Senegal from October 31 to November 13, marking the first time the African continent hosts an Olympic event.
The opening ceremony featured a special festive atmosphere, including artistic and cultural performances showcasing Senegalese and African heritage, attended by the delegations of participating nations.
The ceremony included the entrance of the Jordanian flag among the parade of participating nations, with swimmer Michael Alour from the national swimming team honored to carry the Jordanian flag at this Olympic event.
Jordan is participating in the Games with a delegation of 13 athletes competing across eight sports: taekwondo, boxing, swimming, judo, fencing, athletics, triathlon, and beach wrestling.
The Games feature 2,655 athletes representing 204 National Olympic Committees, along with the Olympic Refugee Team, competing in 25 sports comprising 153 medal events, held in Dakar, Diamniadio, and Saly.
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