Matam, Senegal prepares for youth Olympic flame
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People in the Matam region of Senegal are preparing to welcome the Youth Olympic Games flame on October 6, 2026.
Regional leaders and local officials met to organize a large-scale welcome event, aiming to demonstrate support for the first Olympic Games held on the African continent. Representatives from Matam, Ourossogui, Kanel, and Ranérou are coordinating efforts across government services, security forces, local councils, and community groups.
The organizers plan a cultural evening on October 5 featuring local traditions like Soninké ballets, Yakka and Yéla dances, and performances by Pékaan fishermen. They also invited cultural groups from neighboring Mauritania, a country sharing a border with Senegal, to participate in the celebrations. On October 6, young athletes and local figures will carry the flame, and a delegation from Mauritania will join residents along the riverbank to highlight the long-standing friendly relationship between the two communities.
The event intends to reflect the Olympic spirit of friendship and peace.
