“It is time for Africa. Africa is the home of many successful and prominent Olympic athletes,” IOC President Thomas Bach said. “Africa is a continent of youth.”
Senegal’s nomination is expected to be formally approved by the IOC during its meeting in Buenos Aires, Argentina in October.
The West African nation will host the fourth edition of the Summer Youth Games in its capital Dakar, the new city of Diamniadio and the coastal resort of Saly. …

