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Youth Olympic Games Begin in Senegal

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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.

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.

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

Source: International Olympic Committee, 2026-10-31. https://www.olympics.com/ioc/news/dakar-2026-youth-olympic-games-open-in-historic-first-for-africa

Read and practise

1. What began in Senegal on October 31?

   1. The Youth Olympic Games
   2. The main Summer Olympic Games
   3. The Winter Olympic Games

2. What does the article say about November 13?

   1. The Games are scheduled to end then
   2. The opening ceremony took place then
   3. Athletes first arrived in 2022 then

3. Why was the event moved from 2022?

   1. It was postponed during the COVID-19 pandemic
   2. The athletes had already competed in 2022
   3. The opening ceremony was moved to Dakar

Your turn

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

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