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  "id": 17355720,
  "title": "Senegal kicks off Youth Games, Africa’s first ever Olympics",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/31/senegal-kicks-off-youth-games-africas-first-ever-olympics-17355720",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-31T05:49:09.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/world/2026/10/31/senegal-kicks-off-youth-games-africa-s-first-ever-olympics"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The 2026 Youth Olympic Games, Africa's first Olympics ever hosted, commenced on Saturday in Dakar, Senegal, symbolizing a significant milestone for the continent. The event, which includes 2,665 young athletes aged 14 to 17 from across the globe, is set to feature 25 sports and 153 medal events. Senegalese Prime Minister Ahmadou Al Aminou Lo highlighted this as a symbol for Africa. Russian athletes, now allowed to compete under their own flag post-2022, will participate alongside a refugee team. The Games, held across three locations, aim to showcase Senegal's rich culture and Africa's growing role in the Olympics.",
  "summary": "Dakar is hosting around 2,665 young competitors aged 14 to 17 from around the world, who will compete in 25 sports and 153 medal events.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Senegal kicks off Youth Games, Africa’s first ever Olympics",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/31/senegal-kicks-off-youth-games-africas-first-ever-olympics-17353245",
        "published": "2026-10-31T06:29:39.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "Senegal kicks off Youth Games, Africa’s first ever Olympics",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/31/senegal-kicks-off-youth-games-africas-first-ever-olympics-17354975",
        "published": "2026-10-31T06:50:51.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "RFI English",
        "title": "IOC chief hails 'time for Africa' as Youth Olympic Games kick off in Senegal",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/31/ioc-chief-hails-time-for-africa-as-youth-olympic-games-kick-off-in",
        "published": "2026-10-31T06:51:39.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}