Fourth Youth Olympic Games get underway in Dakar, Senegal
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The fourth Youth Olympic Games commenced in Dakar, Senegal on Saturday night, marking the inaugural time the quadrennial event is being held on African soil. The games, concluding on the 13th of the month, bring together around 2,700 young athletes from 204 National Olympic Committees, competing in 25 different sports. The grand opening ceremony took place on Saturday night at the Stade Abdoulaye Wade in Diamniadio, Dakar.
The ceremony featured 1,115 performers, comprising 628 dancers and nearly 1,500 costumes, achieved through over 5,000 hours of meticulous work. Inclusion was a central theme of the artistic vision, with performers from diverse backgrounds and varying abilities united on stage. Each nation subsequently showcased its athletes in the official opening ceremony attire, with Kenyan representatives proudly displaying their national flag.
International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Kirsty Coventry addressed the young athletes and spectators, emphasizing the significance of hosting the Youth Olympic Games in Africa for the first time. Coventry expressed her pride and excitement in showcasing Africa to the world. Kenya is represented by 52 athletes competing in 9 disciplines at this year's edition, which follows Singapore 2010, Nanjing 2014, and Buenos Aires 2018.
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