New Delhi, Oct. 26 -- The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) has announced the Indian contingent that will represent the country at the Dakar 2026 Summer Youth Olympic Games in Senegal. India will be represented by 17 athletes across 11 sports.

For the young athletes selected, the Games offer an important opportunity to test themselves on the international stage, learn from competitors from around the world and take another step in their sporting journeys. Taking place from October 31 to November 13 2026, Dakar 2026 will be a landmark occasion for the Olympic Movement: it will be the first Olympic event held on the African continent, according to a press release from IOA.

Around 2,700 young athletes from 207 delegations are expected to co...