Qatar supports Senegal's hosting of the Youth Olympic Games
Amman2 min read
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Within the framework of the close cooperative relations between it and the Republic of Senegal, the State of Qatar has provided 15 buses and security equipment to support Senegal's preparations for hosting the Youth Olympic Games Dakar 2026, which will be held from the 31st of this month to the 13th of next month, 2026, in a historic event organized for the first time on the African continent.
This initiative falls within the State of Qatar's efforts aimed at strengthening international sports cooperation and sharing its expertise and capabilities in organizing and hosting major sporting events, particularly the expertise gained from organizing the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, contributing to supporting the organizational and operational readiness of host countries.
On this occasion, Yousef bin Shaban, Ambassador of the State of Qatar to the Republic of Senegal, said: "We cherish the relations of friendship and cooperation that bring together the State of Qatar and the Republic of Senegal, and we are pleased to contribute to supporting its preparations for hosting the Youth Olympic Games Dakar 2026, which represents a historic milestone for sports on the African continent. This initiative reflects the State of Qatar's keenness to share its expertise and capabilities in organizing major sporting events, and its belief in the role of sports in enhancing cooperation and rapprochement between peoples."
This support comes as an extension of the State of Qatar's approach to strengthening international partnerships in the sports field and leveraging the legacy and organizational expertise it has accumulated through hosting prominent global sporting events, thereby enhancing the exchange of knowledge and expertise and supporting joint efforts to ensure the success of international tournaments and events.
