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Youth Olympic Games Begin in Senegal

Young athletes have gathered for an Olympic event in Africa.

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Source: International Olympic Committee, 2026-10-31.

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Read and understand · 1/3What began in Senegal on October 31?

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The Youth Olympic Games. The passage identifies the event as the Youth Olympic Games, separate from the main Summer Games.

Clue: The Youth Olympic Games opened in Senegal on October 31. It is the first time an Olympic sporting event has taken place in Africa. These Games are for young athletes. They are separate from the main Summer Olympic Games.

Read and understand · 2/3What does the article say about November 13?

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The Games are scheduled to end then. November 13 is the planned end date, not an event already completed.

Clue: The opening ceremony took place in Diamniadio, near Dakar. Around 2,650 young athletes are expected to take part. The Games are scheduled to end on November 13.

Read and understand · 3/3Why was the event moved from 2022?

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It was postponed during the COVID-19 pandemic. The passage says the Games were postponed during the pandemic.

Clue: The event was first planned for 2022. It was postponed during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Where was the opening ceremony, and about how many young athletes are expected?

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The ceremony was in Diamniadio, near Dakar. About 2,650 athletes are expected to take part.

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