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"Incredible energy" says IOC President Kirsty Coventry as she meets young athletes about to make history at the Youth Olympic Games #Dakar2026
Broadcast-quality footage: newsroom.olympics.com/record…
@jojdakar2026
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An exciting moment for African sport as Dakar prepares to host the continent’s first Olympic event.
Great to reconnect with IOC President Kirsty Coventry to discuss how innovative, private sector-led models can unlock the potential of sport to drive investment, growth, and jobs, well beyond @jojdakar2026.
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¡UNA VISITA ESPECIAL EN LA VILLA!😀
Kirsty Coventry, presidenta del Comité Olímpico Internacional, visitó esta tarde la Villa de los Juegos Olímpicos de la Juventud Dakar 2026, para saludar a los atletas y compartir con ellos un momento en la Athlete 365 House.
#TeamESA🇸🇻| #Dakar2026🇸🇳
With just 48 hours to go until the #Dakar2026 Opening Ceremony, the IOC and @jojdakar2026 held a joint press briefing at the Main Press Centre in Diamniadio.
🎥 Watch IOC President Kirsty Coventry’s opening remarks.👇
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📣 Geoffroy Roux de Bézieux nommé Président du Comité d’organisation #Alpes2030.
Les parties prenantes ont approuvé sa nomination à l’unanimité. Il prendra ses fonctions le lundi 2 novembre.
📃 alpes2030.org/fr/communique/…
With just two days until the @jojdakar2026 Opening Ceremony, get up to speed with where the Games will take place 👇
#Dakar2026
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The team is ready! 💪
With 3 days to go until #Dakar2026, athletes from the first-ever Refugee Youth Olympic team share their hopes for the historic sporting event in Africa.
#YouthOlympics #Olympics
Ahead of the Youth Olympic Games #Dakar2026 IOC President Kirsty Coventry reflects on her childhood in Africa, the athlete's journey, leadership, and her vision for the Olympic Movement.
Read: oly.ch/3WAewV4
The strength and courage depicted in the @jojdakar2026 medals represents the effort the athletes have put in to make it to #Dakar2026. 🏅
Take a look at the details ⬇️
“Stars Align” has been revealed as the official slogan of the @LA28 Olympic & Paralympic Games.
It combines the idea of preparation meeting opportunity with Los Angeles’ spirit of ambition and creativity. Find out more about what's behind the slogan: ➡️ oly.ch/4BnKqnI
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In 2028, we will ride together, rise together and roar together. The world’s biggest fans and best athletes will come together in the city of dreams to unleash the next chapter of Olympic and Paralympic history.
In 2028, Stars Align. ✨ Introducing the LA28 slogan.
Head to LA28.org for more.
The numbers behind a historic Youth Olympic Games. 🇸🇳
#Dakar2026
Discover the key facts and figures 👇
🔗olympics.com/ioc/news/dakar-…
Africa welcomes, Dakar celebrates! 🌍🔥
More than 11,000 young people across Africa came together for “We Run for Africa”, recording over 43,000 symbolic kilometres to celebrate the #Dakar2026 Flame Tour and the Olympic values. Learn more 👇
🔗olympics.com/ioc/news/we-run…
The IOC is saddened by the passing of Olympic historian and British journalist David Miller, aged 91.
Across six decades, he covered more than 20 Olympic Games and received the Pierre de Coubertin medal for his outstanding contribution to the Olympic Movement.
Paying tribute, IOC Honorary President Thomas Bach said: “David Miller and his work have been a constant thread throughout my life in the Olympic Movement. His sharp analysis and encyclopaedic knowledge of sport, combined with his elegant writing and acid wit, made him a vital commentator and a great companion. His wit and wisdom will be sorely missed by all of us who benefitted from knowing him.”
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A historic moment for Africa and the Olympic Movement. 🌍
IOC President Kirsty Coventry arrives in Senegal ahead of Youth Olympic Games #Dakar2026, the first Olympic sporting event to be held in Africa.
Broadcast quality footage: oly.ch/4jIF7Ji
Dozens of volunteers welcomed IOC President Kirsty Coventry to the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games tonight with high-fives.
She praised their energy: "It’s such a warm welcome, and I think volunteers bring such a special aspect to an Olympic Games and to a Youth Olympic Games. We’re feeling that energy now, so thank you all for volunteering. Thank you for making these Games so special."
#Dakar2026 @Olympics @jojdakar2026
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In less than 5 days, young athletes take centre stage at #Dakar2026! 🤩
Want to follow their journey? Stay tuned, we'll share everything about the first-ever Olympic sporting event in Africa 🇸🇳🙌
#YouthOlympics
Worldwide Olympic Partner Allianz announces the naming of the LA28 beach volleyball venue, which will be known as the Allianz Beach Arena. 🏐
Read the full story👇
🔗olympics.com/ioc/news/worldw…
As they prepare for @jojdakar2026, the first ever @RefugeesOlympic team spent time with Olympic legend @EliudKipchoge. 🏃♂️
Here's the advice he shared ⤵️
#Dakar2026
Complexe Iba Mar Diop will host some of the most exciting action at @jojdakar2026, with Athletics, Futsal, Rugby Sevens & Taekwondo all taking place here. 👟🏟️
Check it out 👇
#Dakar2026