Bulgaria confirms delegation for Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games

The Bulgarian Olympic Committee has confirmed the 16-athlete delegation that will represent Bulgaria at the 2026 Youth Olympic Games in Dakar, Senegal. The team will compete in 12 different sports, including badminton, wrestling, breakdancing, gymnastics, judo, cycling, athletics, swimming, archery, taekwondo, wushu, and fencing.

The delegation will be led by Chairperson Vesela Lecheva and includes Vice President Rumen Stoilov. The games are scheduled to take place from October 31 to November 13, 2026. In preparation, the delegation is scheduled for vaccinations and training sessions at the Sofia Summit Center to discuss the history of the games, the Dakar 2026 program, and Olympic Village conditions.