09 November 2025 - The Dakar en Jeux Festival brought together thousands of people across the Dakar 2026 host sites to celebrate youth, sport and culture, rounding off a week of activities marking one year to go to the Youth Olympic Games (YOG) Dakar 2026.

Since its launch in 2022, Dakar en Jeux has become a flagship initiative of the Dakar 2026 Organising Committee, providing a platform for young people to discover new sports, celebrate local culture and learn about the Olympic values.