NSC Prepares Team Nigeria for Youth Olympic Games in Dakar
The National Sports Commission (NSC) has announced the operational timeline for Team Nigeria's participation in the 4th Summer Youth Olympic Games, set to occur in Dakar, Senegal, from October 31 to November 13, 2026. This event marks the first Olympic sporting occasion hosted on African soil.
Team Nigeria will compete in six sports: athletics, boxing, road cycling, swimming, table tennis, and beach volleyball. A 21-day local camping program will commence on October 9, 2026, and conclude on October 29, 2026, featuring medical screenings, anti-doping education, technical preparations, kit fitting, and travel documentation.
The team will depart Abuja on October 29, 2026, and arrive in Dakar on October 30 for accreditation and familiarization with competition venues. Competitions will start on October 31, with the opening ceremony at the Diamniadio Olympic Stadium.
The Games will conclude with a closing ceremony on November 13, 2026, after which the Nigerian contingent will return to Abuja.
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