The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) announced a 17-member Indian contingent for the Dakar 2026 Summer Youth Olympic Games on 26 October 2026. The Games are scheduled from 31 October to 13 November 2026 in Senegal.
Indian contingent and sports
The Indian team will compete in 11 sports, with athletes aged up to 17. The named athletes include table tennis players Sarthak Arya and Syndrela Das, swimmer Dhinidhi Desinghu, and badminton player Tanvi Patri. IOA President P.T. Usha is expected to sign memoranda of understanding with the National Olympic Committees of several African countries, including Namibia and Mauritius. The proposed agreements concern sports cooperation and exchanges.
Dakar 2026 Games
Dakar 2026 is the first Olympic event scheduled to be hosted on the African continent. Approximately 2,700 athletes from 207 delegations are expected to compete in 25 sports. Senegal was selected to host the 2022 Summer Youth Olympic Games, but the event was postponed to 2026. The Games are scheduled to use venues in Dakar, Diamniadio and Saly.
Youth Olympic Games
The Youth Olympic Games (YOG) are an International Olympic Committee (IOC) event for young athletes. The first Summer Youth Olympic Games took place in Singapore in 2010, followed by editions in Nanjing in 2014 and Buenos Aires in 2018. The Indian Olympic Association is India’s National Olympic Committee and represents the country in the Olympic Movement. National Olympic Committees coordinate participation by their national teams in Olympic events.
Important Facts for Exams
- The first Summer Youth Olympic Games were held in Singapore in 2010.
- Dakar 2026 is the first Olympic event scheduled to take place in Africa.
- The Dakar 2026 Games are scheduled to feature 25 sports and about 2,700 athletes from 207 delegations.
- The Indian contingent announced for Dakar 2026 comprises 17 members competing in 11 sports.
The Dakar 2026 Summer Youth Olympic Games are scheduled for 31 October to 13 November 2026. The Indian contingent includes athletes in table tennis, swimming and badminton.
