IOC President Kirsty Coventry: We feel energized as the occasion approaches
Two minutes later, a second ribbon-cutting ceremony brought together both sports representatives and local authorities Abas fallmayor of Dakar; Khady Diene GayeMinister of Youth and Sports; And Yankhoba DieméMinister of Transport, Public Works and Water Management.
Spoke during the unveiling IOC President Kirsty Coventry emphasized the significance of this moment: “Dakar 2026 was born from the vision of bringing the Youth Olympic Games to all corners of the world and placing them at the heart of Africa’s transformation. We feel energized as the occasion approaches and OMEGA begins the countdown.”
Looking back on OMEGA’s role as official timekeeper, Raynald Aeschlimann said: “It is an honor for OMEGA to be involved in this upcoming IOC event. Dakar 2026 feels like an important moment for the sport’s global growth, and we look forward to bringing our official timekeeping expertise to this occasion.”
This moment marks an important milestone in the lead-up to Dakar 2026the first Olympic event ever organized on African soil. With a year to go before the opening ceremony, the clock stands not only as a measure of time, but also as a symbol of anticipation, pride and the collective spirit of a continent ready to make Olympic history.
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