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Senegal Youth Olympics seen as test for African Games hosting
Original: Youth Olympics in Senegal a chance for Africa to show it can host an Olympic Games
Senegal is hosting the Youth Olympic Games, the first time an Olympic event of this kind is being held on African soil. Commentators, including Germany's DW, frame the event as a chance for Africa to demonstrate it has the infrastructure and organisation to host a full Olympic Games in the future. Supporters say a successful Games could strengthen the continent's bid prospects.
Why now: The Youth Olympics in Dakar is underway, prompting debate about Africa's readiness to host a full Olympic Games.
SenegalInternational Olympic CommitteeYouth Olympic GamesDakar
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