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Kolitapa seeks support for Youth Olympic journey

FBC News 11 Feb 2026
Seventeen-year-old Merewalesi Kolitapa is gearing up to represent Fiji at ...
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Feature: Europe's young Wushu athletes sharpen skills as Youth Olympic debut nears

Xinhua 10 Feb 2026
9 (Xinhua) -- With Wushu set to make its debut as an official competition sport at the 2026 Youth Olympic Games in Dakar, a new generation of European athletes is emerging ... "My dream is to compete at the Youth Olympic Games.
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Europe launches first high-level wushu taolu camp ahead of Youth Olympics

China.dot.org 06 Feb 2026
Training focuses on Youth Olympic event disciplines, with an emphasis on technical execution and competition readiness ahead of major international events ... sport prepares for its Youth Olympic debut.
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Throwing punches: Sask. teen boxer Havanna Demers has her eyes on Youth Olympics

CBC 04 Feb 2026
A teenage girl from the small Saskatchewan community of Rapid View hopes to qualify for the Youth Olympic Games later this year in Dakar, Senegal ... .
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Interview: Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games to boost China-Africa sports exchanges

People Daily 13 Jan 2026
"This is a historic breakthrough," he said, noting that Senegal was among the countries that supported the inclusion of wushu in the Youth Olympic program.
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'Lupin' star Omar Sy named ambassador for Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games

APO 30 Dec 2025
A leading actor and influential public figure, Omar Sy has been appointed ambassador of the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games ... "I am proud and honoured to be an ambassador for the Youth Olympic Games that will take place in 2026 in Senegal.
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IOC unveils 2028 Winter Youth Olympics events, quota

Xinhua 16 Dec 2025
16 (Xinhua) -- A streamlined eight-day competition period with approximately 1,600 athletes will be featured at the 2028 Winter Youth Olympic Games, the International Olympic Committee announced on Monday.
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Winning medal design revealed for Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games

APO 16 Dec 2025
“The Roar of Youth” – a striking design by 26-year-old Spanish designer Pilar Barbadillo Vicario – has been selected for the obverse of the medals for the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games (YOG).
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IOC announces Preferred Hosts of 2030 Youth Olympic Games

Xinhua 11 Dec 2025
"No decision has been made except for moving these three into Targeted Dialogue, and we are aiming to elect a host for the 2030 Youth Olympic Games in June 2026," she added ... IOC announces Preferred Hosts of 2030 Youth Olympic Games.
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Volunteer recruitment begins for Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games

APO 02 Dec 2025
As excitement continues to build ahead of the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games (YOG) (https.//apo-opa.co/4p76mwQ), the Organising Committee has opened applications for its volunteer programme, inviting ...
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Native Youth Olympics highlights the big spirit of young kickers

Fairbanks Daily News-Miner 18 Nov 2025
More than 275 elementary athletes packed Tanana Middle School for a weekend of high kicks, stick pulls and teamwork at the second annual Native Youth Olympics Games ... .
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