{
  "id": 19780246,
  "title": "Samsung takes Galaxy technology to Dakar 2026",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/13/samsung-takes-galaxy-technology-to-dakar-2026",
  "topic": "science",
  "section": "Science",
  "published": "2026-11-13T08:33:23.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Ghanaian Times",
    "slug": "ghanaian-times",
    "url": "https://ghanaiantimes.com.gh/samsung-takes-galaxy-technology-to-dakar-2026/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Samsung Electronics, a global Olympic and Paralympic partner, will introduce its Galaxy technology and athlete-focused programs to the Youth Olympic Games Dakar 2026, held in Senegal from October 31 to November 13, 2026. This marks the first time the Dakar Games will be held on the African continent, as the first Olympic Games of any kind to do so. Samsung is extending its nearly four-decade involvement in the Olympic Movement to bolster its support for the Youth Olympic Games, a partnership since the inaugural edition in Singapore in 2010.\n\nStephanie Choi, Executive Vice-President and Head of Global Brand Centre at Samsung Electronics, emphasizes the significance of the Youth Olympic Games for young athletes' development, combining competition, connection, and personal growth. With the introduction of Galaxy S26 Ultra devices at the Paris 2024 and Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Games, Samsung aims to enhance the Dakar 2026 experience through purposeful Galaxy innovation. For the first time, these devices will be utilized in skateboarding and taekwondo coverage, offering handheld, close-up, and vertical camera angles to complement traditional broadcast cameras.\n\nDakar 2026 also introduces the Olympic Victory Selfie, a program that began at Paris 2024, allowing medal winners to capture and share personal moments from their sporting achievements. Athletes will use Galaxy Z Flip7 Olympic Edition devices to take victory selfies during medal ceremonies, creating lasting memories to share globally. Samsung has established a Samsung Open Station in the Youth Olympic Village, providing athletes with a relaxing space to unwind, socialize with fellow participants, and explore creative opportunities using Galaxy technology.",
  "summary": "Samsung Electronics, a Worldwide Olympic and Paralympic Partner, is bringing its Galaxy technology and athlete-centred programmes to the Youth Olympic Games Dakar 2026 to enhance the experience of young athletes during a significant stage in their sporting careers. The Games, taking place in Senegal from October 31 to November 13, 2026, have brought together more … The post Samsung takes Galaxy…",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Android Police",
        "title": "One UI 9.5 leak shows Samsung tackling the VoIP recording gap on Galaxy phones",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/10/one-ui-9-5-leak-shows-samsung-tackling-the-voip-recording-gap-on",
        "published": "2026-11-10T14:31:19.000Z"
      }
    ]
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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."
}