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Senegal welcomes the Olympic flame as Africa hosts its first youth games
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Senegal welcomes the Olympic flame as Africa hosts its first youth games

So, Dakar is preparing to welcome the Youth Olympic Games - the first Olympic event ever held on African soil. For Senegal, the flame and the competition are a source of pride, and a welcome boost amid economic and political difficulties. Around 2,700 young athletes will compete in 25 sports, with Senegalese fencers among those hoping to make their mark. Organisers hope the event will spark a ripple effect and help bring more major international sporting competitions to Africa.
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