Dakar Youth Olympics: Who gets to hold the flame?
⟶ Senegal is set to make history as the first African country to host an Olympic event. The specific event is the Dakar Youth Olympics.
Senegal makes history by becoming the first African country to host an Olympic event.
Why it matters
This marks a significant moment for the continent as it takes on the responsibility of hosting an Olympic event for the first time. The selection of Senegal highlights a potential shift in the geographical distribution of major sporting events.