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Israel Sends 11 Athletes to Youth Olympics, Adds Boxing and Fencing
Eleven Israeli athletes, including first-time participants in boxing and fencing, will compete at the 2026 Youth Olympic Games in Dakar, Senegal, from October 31 to November 13. The Israeli Olympic Committee approved the delegation and named Itamar Cohen and Ofir Simcha as flag bearers.
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- 01Eleven Israeli athletes will compete at the 2026 Youth Olympic Games in Dakar, Senegal.
- 02Israel will debut in boxing and fencing at the Youth Olympic Games for the first time.
- 03The 2026 Youth Olympic Games in Dakar will be the first Olympic event held in Africa.
- 04Itamar Cohen and Ofir Simcha were named flag bearers for the Israeli delegation.
- 05The Israeli Olympic Committee updated its "Person of the Year" award selection process.
The Games are historic as the first Olympic event in Africa, expecting 2,700 athletes. The committee also updated its "Person of the Year" award selection criteria to focus on athletic achievement.
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