World● Low5d ago · Nov 1, 2026, 9:36 AM
Youth Olympics kick off in Senegal with 'magical' opening ceremony
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from rfi_fr · france · Sub-Saharan Africa
The Youth Olympic Games opened with a spectacular ceremony in Senegal on Saturday, marking the first Olympic event in Africa as the continent seeks a bigger role in international sports competitions.
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