Dakar 2026 Summer Youth Olympics Full Schedule, Medal Tally, and India Squad

The 4th Summer Youth Olympics is being held in Dakar, Senegal, from 31 October to 13 November 2026. About 2,700 athletes are competing in 25 sports, with 151 gold medals at stake. India has 3 medals so far.

Dakar 2026 Summer Youth Olympics Full Schedule (October 31 to November 13, 2026)

Here is the full schedule of Dakar 2026 Summer Youth Olympics Full Schedule from 31st October to 13th November, 2026.

Important Facts About Dakar 2026 Summer Youth Olympics

1. Edition: 4th Summer Youth Olympics, organised by the IOC
2. Dates: 31 October to 13 November 2026 (14 days)
3. Participants: About 2,700 athletes
4. Sports: 25 medal sports and 10 engagement sports with no medals (golf, tennis, surfing, shooting and others)
5. IOC President: The first Youth Games under Kirsty Coventry

Dakar 2026 Summer Youth Olympics Medal Tally

Here are the Dakar 2026 Summer Youth Olympics Medal Tally standings after 43 of 151 events

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India Squad at Dakar 2026 Summer Youth Olympics

India sent a 17-member squad (11 women, 6 men) in 11 sports.

Historic Events at Dakar 2026 Summer Youth Olympics

First-Ever Olympic Sports Event Held on the African Continent

Dakar is the first city in Africa to host an IOC event. It was first planned for 2022, but was moved to 2026.

Rajkumari Lanchenbi Chanu wins India’s first-ever Youth Olympics bronze in Wushu

The Manipur athlete Rajkumari Lanchenbi Chanu won bronze in the Women’s Changquan Combined event.

Senegal becomes the first African nation to host an Olympic event

The Games opened with a vibrant ceremony in Dakar.

Kenya wins rugby sevens gold

Kenya’s women beat Australia in the final.

Chanel Veldsman shines in swimming

The South African won multiple breaststroke medals.

Mana Ishikawa wins breaststroke gold

The Japanese swimmer powered to gold, helping Japan lead the tally.