Africa hosts its first Youth Olympic Games and they are set to open with fanfare in Senegal
Mark Williams
Mark Williams
Sports Reporter · Lancaster, PA
With a degree in Communications from West Chester University, Mark has over 10 years of experience in sports journalism, including a stint at WGAL News. He specializes in local coverage of the Lancaster Barnstormers and other regional teams.
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Senegal is set to open the Youth Olympic Games, marking the first Olympic event in Africa. About 2,700 young athletes will compete until November 13 in Dakar, Diamniadio, and Saly in 153 medal events across 25 sports. President Bassirou Diomaye…