World● Low5d ago · Oct 31, 2026, 8:06 PM
Youth Olympics open in Senegal as the first Olympic event in Africa
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from heraldbulletin · united states of america · Sub-Saharan Africa
The Youth Olympic Games have opened in Senegal. It is the first Olympic event in Africa as the continent seeks a bigger role in international sports competitions. Tens of thousands of spectators cheered on the opening ceremony in the Diamniadio…
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