Africa: Youth Olympics Kick Off in Senegal With ‘Magical’ Opening Ceremony
The Youth Olympic Games opened with a spectacular ceremony in Senegal on Saturday, marking the first Olympic event in Africa as the continent seeks a bigger role in international sports competitions. “I declare open the fourth Summer Youth Olympic Games in Dakar,” announced Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye at the Diamniadio Olympic Stadium near the…