Sport 31 October 2026, 17:00

Africa makes Olympic history: A look inside Dakar’s massive final 2026 countdown

Senegal is putting the finishing touches to preparations for Dakar 2026, as athletes, volunteers and communities prepare to welcome the world to the first Olympic event on African soil.

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