Argentina designates flag bearers for 2026 Youth Olympic Games

The Argentine Olympic Committee (COA) has officially designated swimmer Cecilia Dieleke and gymnast Benjamín Fernández De Landa as the flag bearers for the national delegation attending the 2026 Youth Olympic Games in Dakar, Senegal.

The delegation will consist of 42 athletes competing in 16 different disciplines, including athletics, basketball 3x3, cycling, equestrian, fencing, futsal, artistic gymnastics, judo, swimming, coastal rowing, rugby, skateboarding, table tennis, sailing, beach volleyball, and wushu. The athletes are between the ages of 15 and 18.

Cecilia Dieleke joins the delegation following a successful competitive history, including multiple medals at the South American Youth Games in Panama and the South American Games in Santa Fe. Benjamín Fernández De Landa also brings significant experience from recent junior competitions in Panama and Asunción. The Dakar 2026 event, scheduled from October 31 to November 13, marks the first time the Youth Olympic Games will be held on the African continent.