JORDAN FLAG FLIES HIGH AT YOUTH OLYMPICS OPENING

The 4th Youth Olympic Games – Dakar 2026 was inaugurated on Saturday evening at Abdoulaye Wade Stadium in the Senegalese city of Diamniadio, and will run from October 31-November 13.
This will be the first time that Africa has hosted an Olympic event, and the Opening Ceremony was a cultural celebration featuring stunning Senegalese and African heritage.
The Jordan flag was proudly flown by swimmer, Michael Al-Wer.
Jordan has 13 athletes competing in Taekwondo, Boxing, Swimming, Judo, Fencing, Athletics, Triathlon and Beach Wrestling.
The Games will feature 2,655 athletes from 204 National Olympic Committees, alongside the Olympic Refugee Team, with participants competing across 25 sports comprising of 153 medal events, held across Dakar, Diamniadio and Saly.