The opening ceremony of the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games took place on October 31, 2026, at the Abdoulaye Wade Stadium in Diamniadio, Senegal. A torchbearer carried the Youth Olympic Flame during the event, marking the official start of the multi-sport competition.
The ceremony was reported by Sam Leveridge, a contributor for Forbes, with the story published on November 1, 2026. Images from the event were provided by AFP via Getty Images.
