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Dakar 2026 Youth Olympics: infrastructure and safety focus

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Preparations for the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games have entered a critical delivery phase as the October 31 opening ceremony approaches. While infrastructure development was previously reported at 92% completion, the interministerial council, chaired by Prime Minister Ahmadou Al Aminou Lo, has established strict deadlines following instructions from President Bassirou Diomaye Faye. The Olympic Village at Amadou Mahtar Mbow University is scheduled for finishing works by 15 August, with a handover to the organizing committee due by 31 August. Additionally, the equestrian center in Diamniadio is slated for completion by 20 August. Major sporting venues, including the Iba Mar Diop stadium and the Olympic swimming pool, have already been received. Notably, the Saly Beach Ouest site has been officially delivered to the organizing committee for beach volleyball competitions. To address urban mobility, AGEROUTE is tasked with completing roadwork in Dakar, Diamniadio, and Saly by 30 September. This includes temporary closures on Rue de Louga in Point E to facilitate infrastructure upgrades. In terms of sports programming, the rugby sevens pools have been confirmed. The men’s competition will feature teams from Canada, Germany, Senegal, and South Africa in Pool A, and Argentina, France, Japan, and Samoa in Pool B. The women’s tournament will Recent developments include ~~Australia, China, Kenya, and Senegal in Pool A, and Czechia, Madagascar, Spain, and~~ the ~~USA in Pool B. These games mark~~ launch of online ticket sales on 6 August 2026. To support the ~~first Olympic event~~ tourism sector, the organizing committee (COJOJ) has allocated 50% of hotel bookings to ~~be held~~ 74 partner hotels. On the safety front, COJOJ signed a partnership with ChildFund on 29 July 2026 to implement a child-protection charter, establishing training and reporting mechanisms to safeguard participants. Financially, the West African ~~continent.~~ Economic and Monetary Union (UEMOA) has signed an agreement to provide support for the Games. In preparation, 80 Senegalese athletes have traveled to China for a two-month intensive training program.

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