The Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games are scheduled for 31 October to 13 November 2026 in Senegal. This page brings together key event facts and updates on participating countries and National Olympic Committees (NOCs).
List of Countries Participating in Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games
The table below provides information about the participating countries in the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games in Dakar, Senegal. The list will be updated once the organisers officially announce or confirm the participating National Olympic Committees (NOCs).| A-G | G-N | N-Z |
|---|---|---|
| Afghanistan (12) | Georgia (4) | New Zealand (18) |
| Algeria (18) | Germany (50) | Oman (3) |
| Angola (1) | Ghana (15) | Palau (1) |
| Antigua and Barbuda (5) | Great Britain (15)[34] | Panama (14) |
| Argentina (38) | Greece (1) | Paraguay (13) |
| Armenia (1) | Guatemala (4) | Peru (9) |
| Aruba (1) | Guinea (4) | Philippines (12) |
| Australia (42) | Honduras (8) | Poland (26) |
| Austria (18) | Hong Kong (15) | Portugal (26) |
| Azerbaijan (4) | Hungary (20) | Puerto Rico (29) |
| Bangladesh (1) | Indonesia (8) | Qatar (2) |
| Barbados (3) | India (8) | Refugee Olympic Team (6)[35] |
| Bermuda (4) | Iran (30) | Republic of the Congo (1) |
| Belarus (3) | Iraq (2) | Romania (7) |
| Belgium (13) | Ireland (3) | Russia (14) |
| Benin (7) | Iceland (3) | Rwanda (6) |
| Belize (1) | Israel (11) | Samoa (2) |
| Bhutan (3) | Italy (25) | São Tomé and Príncipe (2) |
| Brazil (35)[33] | Ivory Coast (13) | Saudi Arabia (4) |
| Brunei (1) | Jamaica (3) | Senegal (139) (host) |
| Bolivia (4) | Jordan (6) | Seychelles (1) |
| Botswana (6) | Japan (24) | Sierra Leone (3) |
| Bulgaria (17) | Kazakhstan (27) | Singapore (13) |
| Burundi (1) | Kenya (55) | Serbia (3) |
| Cayman Islands (1) | Kosovo (2) | Slovakia (8) |
| Cameroon (14) | Kuwait (2) | Slovenia (7) |
| Canada (18) | Kyrgyzstan (2) | Solomon Islands (13) |
| Cape Verde (9) | Latvia (18) | Somalia (1) |
| Central African Republic (1) | Lebanon (3) | South Africa (47) |
| Chile (8) | Libya (4) | South Korea (8) |
| China (33) | Liechtenstein (1) | Spain (44) |
| Colombia (37) | Lithuania (12) | Switzerland (12)[36] |
| Cook Islands (13) | Luxembourg (3) | Sweden (7) |
| Costa Rica (21) | Madagascar (12) | Syria (5) |
| Croatia (13) | Malawi (1) | Tanzania (1) |
| Cuba (13) | Malaysia (1) | Tajikistan (4) |
| Cyprus (8) | Mali (2) | Tonga (4) |
| Czech Republic (18) | Mauritania (1) | Thailand (28)[37] |
| Democratic Republic of the Congo (9) | Mauritius (9) | Chinese Taipei (15) |
| Denmark (3) | Morocco (23) | Togo (1) |
| Djibouti (1) | Mexico (46) | Trinidad and Tobago (1) |
| Dominican Republic (11) | Moldova (2) | Turkey (18) |
| Ecuador (8) | Mongolia (11) | Turkmenistan (2) |
| Egypt (21) | North Macedonia (2) | Tunisia (43) |
| Equatorial Guinea (1) | Monaco (1) | United Arab Emirates (16) |
| El Salvador (5) | Mozambique (6) | Uganda (25) |
| Estonia (10) | Namibia (12) | Ukraine (39) |
| Ethiopia (15) | Netherlands (5) | Uruguay (12) |
| Fiji (16) | Nepal (2) | United States (29) |
| Finland (4) | Nicaragua (4) | Uzbekistan (10) |
| France (70) | Niger (2) | Venezuela (28) |
| Gabon (8) | Nigeria (4) | Vietnam (10) |
| The Gambia (9) | Norway (6) | Zambia (6) |
| Zimbabwe (13) |
Sources and References
- World Triathlon: 63 nations to compete at Dakar 2026
- FEI: Final list of invited NOCs for equestrian (PDF)
- 2026 Summer Youth Olympics overview (Wikipedia)
- Official Dakar 2026 website on Olympics.com
Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games Quick Facts
| Official Name | Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games |
| Host Country | Senegal |
| Host City | Dakar |
| Scheduled Dates | 31 October to 13 November 2026 |
| Event Type | Summer Youth Olympic Games |
| Participating Countries | To be confirmed from official information |
| Official Website | olympics.com/en/dakar-2026 |
About the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games
Dakar, the capital of Senegal, will host the Youth Olympic Games (YOG) from 31 October to 13 November 2026. It is the first time an Olympic event will be held in Africa.
Dakar 2026 is set to be the first Olympic event hosted on the African continent. Young athletes will meet in Senegal for a programme of sport and cultural exchange. The game will feature 153 events in 25 sports. the Competition program include 3x3 basketball, Archery, Artistic gymnastics, Athletics, Badminton, Baseball5, Beach handball, Beach volleyball, Beach wrestling, Boxing, Breaking, Coastal rowing, Equestrian, Fencing, Futsal, Judo, Road cycling, Rugby sevens, Sailing, Skateboarding, Swimming, Table tennis, Taekwondo, Triathlon, Wushu
Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games Venues
| Zone | Venue | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Dakar | Complexe Iba Mar Diop | Athletics |
| Dakar | Complexe Iba Mar Diop | Boxing |
| Dakar | Complexe Iba Mar Diop | Futsal (preliminaries) |
| Dakar | Complexe Iba Mar Diop | Rugby sevens |
| Dakar | Complexe Tour De L'Œuf | 3x3 basketball |
| Dakar | Complexe Tour De L'Œuf | Baseball5 |
| Dakar | Complexe Tour De L'Œuf | Breaking |
| Dakar | Complexe Tour De L'Œuf | Skateboarding |
| Dakar | Complexe Tour De L'Œuf | Swimming |
| Dakar | Corniche West | Road cycling |
| Diamniadio | Equestrian Centre | Equestrian |
| Diamniadio | Dakar Arena | Badminton |
| Diamniadio | Dakar Arena | Futsal (finals) |
| Diamniadio | Diamniadio Olympic Stadium | Opening ceremony |
| Diamniadio | Diamniadio Olympic Stadium | Archery |
| Diamniadio | Dakar Expo Centre | Artistic gymnastics |
| Diamniadio | Dakar Expo Centre | Wushu |
| Diamniadio | Dakar Expo Centre | Fencing |
| Diamniadio | Dakar Expo Centre | Table tennis |
| Diamniadio | Dakar Expo Centre | Judo |
| Diamniadio | Dakar Expo Centre | Taekwondo |
| Saly | Saly Beach | Beach handball |
| Saly | Saly Beach | Beach volleyball |
| Saly | Saly Beach | Beach wrestling |
| Saly | Saly Beach | Rowing |
| Saly | Saly Beach | Sailing |
| Saly | Saly Beach | Triathlon |
Official Source
For announcements about the event and participating delegations, refer to the official Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games website.
Written by Whereig Web Team | Updated on: October 9, 2026 6:04 AM ET