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Israel Sends 11 Athletes to Dakar Youth Olympics
Israel is sending a delegation of 11 athletes to the 2026 Youth Olympic Games in Dakar, Senegal, which begin October 31st. The athletes will compete in eight sports, with judoka Itamar Cohen and swimmer Ofir Simcha serving as flag bearers.
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- 01Israel will send 11 athletes to compete in 8 sports at the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games.
- 02The 2026 Youth Olympic Games in Dakar, Senegal, will officially open on October 31st.
- 03Senegal is the first African nation to host an Olympic sporting event.
- 04Swimmer Ofir Simcha and judoka Itamar Cohen will be Israel's flag bearers.
- 05The games will conclude on November 13th, with live broadcasts on Sport 5.
The games, hosted by Senegal, will conclude on November 13th, with live broadcasts available on Sport 5.
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