Young African Stars Set for Dakar 2026 Youth Olympics
A total of 15 promising young table tennis players from Africa have been selected to participate in the Youth Olympic Games Dakar 2026, marking the first Olympic event held on African soil. The table tennis competition will take place from 31 October to 5 November 2026, as part of the broader Games running from 31 October to 13 November 2026.
The athletes are among 64 competitors, with representation from 41 National Olympic Committees. In the boys' category, notable players include Algeria’s Aylan Goudjil and Nigeria’s Matthew Kuti.
The girls' event features Nigeria’s Favour Ojo leading a group that includes several other talented players from across Africa. The International Table Tennis Federation has noted the increasing global reach of the sport, with established nations competing alongside emerging ones.
Host nation Senegal will particularly benefit from local support as Amador Ferrer and Marieme Diallo prepare for their events.
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