- BIST10011,165+0.13%
- USD49.79+0.05%
- EUR55.52-0.41%
- GOLD4,058.90-0.39%
- INTEREST36.00%-1.00
- BITCOIN81,357+0.69%
- October 28, 202617°
- BIST10011,165+0.13%
- USD49.79+0.05%
- EUR55.52-0.41%
- GOLD4,058.90-0.39%
- INTEREST36.00%-1.00
- BITCOIN81,357+0.69%
- October 28, 202617°
Türkiye to compete with 34 athletes at 2026 Dakar Youth Olympics
Türkiye will take part in the 2026 Dakar Youth Olympic Games in Senegal with 34 athletes, including 14 women and 20 men. About 2,700 athletes will compete in 25 sports across Dakar, Diamniadio and Saly.
Türkiye will compete with 34 athletes at the 2026 Dakar Youth Olympic Games. Fourteen women and 20 men will represent Türkiye at the event.
About 2,700 athletes will compete in 25 sports at the fourth edition of the Youth Olympic Games, which are held every four years and open to athletes aged 15 to 18.
Türkiye's medal record at previous events
Türkiye has previously participated in the Singapore 2010, Nanjing 2014 and Buenos Aires 2018 editions of the Youth Olympic Games. Turkish athletes won a total of 34 medals at these three events.
Türkiye competed with 55 athletes, including 29 women and 26 men, at Singapore 2010. The country won two medals in boxing, one in gymnastics, one in fencing, one in football, three in wrestling, one in weightlifting, one in judo, one in archery and two in taekwondo. Türkiye finished the event with 13 medals in total.
At Nanjing 2014, Türkiye competed with 21 women and 21 men and won two medals in boxing, three in wrestling, two in judo, two in taekwondo and one in rowing. The country won 10 medals in total at the event.
At Buenos Aires 2018, Türkiye competed with 30 women and 26 men and won four medals in weightlifting, three in athletics, two in wrestling, one in judo and one in karate. Türkiye finished the event with 11 medals.
Competitions to be held in three cities
The 2026 Dakar Youth Olympic Games will be held in Senegal's capital, Dakar, as well as in the cities of Diamniadio and Saly. The Amadou Mahtar Mbow University campus in Diamniadio will be used to accommodate athlete delegations.
A decision taken at the International Olympic Committee's 136th Session on July 17, 2020, postponed the event from 2022 to 2026. The Games aim to bring the Olympic movement to different regions of the world and support sporting activities in Africa.
Ayo is the Games' mascot
The Games, held under the slogan "Africa hosts, Dakar celebrates," will highlight Senegal's culture of hospitality, known as "Teranga."
The event's official mascot, Ayo, was designed as a young lion embodying Senegal's culture of hospitality. Ayo symbolizes the joy, courage and pride of African youth, as well as unity in diversity, and represents the Games' messages of youth, hope and solidarity.
Source: Anadolu Ajansı
Have a story, event or announcement of your own?Send us your news on WhatsApp
Spotted an error in this story?Report it on WhatsApp
Share on all social platforms
Sponsored Ads
Featured Listings
Loading featured properties...
Stay Updated with The Turkiye Times
Subscribe to be informed about special news, developments and announcements. We will keep you informed.
By signing up, you agree to our Privacy Policy
