YOG – Dakar 2022; Introduction to Senegal (1)

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Republic of Senegal

  • Capital: Dakar (population 3,520,200)
  • Official language: French
  • Area: 196,712 km2 (2,1% Water)
  • Population: 15,851,000 (2017)
  • Population density: 82.3/km2
  • Population growth rate: 3.0% (average annual)
  • Life expectancy at birth in years: 67.5/63.8 (females/males)
  • Human Development Index: 0.505 (rank 164 – low)
  • Expected years of schooling: 9.7 years
  • Time zone: GMT (UTC +0)
  • GDP: USD 13,633,000 (2017)
  • GDP per capita: USD 901.1 (2017)
  • Major trading partners:
    • Export: Mali, Switzerland and India
    • Import: France, China and Nigeria
  • Tourist/visitor arrivals at national borders: 1,007,000 (2017)

Data via United Nations Statistics Division and UNDP

 

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Map of regions in Senegal

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YOG – Host Selection 2022; Dakar to host 2022 Youth Olympic Games

Dakar (Senegal) will host the fourth edition of the Youth Olympic Games. Today, the proposal of the IOC Executive Board was approved by the IOC Session. Senegal will be the first African country to ever host an Olympic event.

You can read the press release by the International Olympic Committee below;

 

IT’S TIME FOR AFRICA – SEE YOU IN SENEGAL

THE FOURTH EDITION OF THE SUMMER YOUTH OLYMPIC GAMES 2022 (YOG) WILL BE HELD IN DAKAR, SENEGAL. THE DECISION WAS UNANIMOUSLY TAKEN TODAY BY A SHOW OF HANDS FROM THE FULL INTERNATIONAL OLYMPIC COMMITTEE (IOC) MEMBERSHIP DURING THE IOC SESSION IN BUENOS AIRES. THIS IS THE FIRST TIME THE YOUTH OLYMPIC GAMES WILL BE ORGANISED IN AFRICA.

Four African countries* were in the running and, after thorough analysis, the Evaluation Commission and the Executive Board determined that Dakar, Senegal, presented the best value proposition and the greatest opportunities at this moment in time.

Dakar 2022 presented a visionary, ambitious and technically sound YOG project that addresses the long-term aims of the country.

Senegal has a large youth population and views the YOG as a catalyst for engaging young people and developing the country’s sport and youth policy.

Significant investments are already being made toward youth and sport as part of the country’s overarching framework “Plan Sénégal émergent”, which sets out the President’s vision to 2035.

IOC President Thomas Bach said: “Africa is united behind Senegal to host the Youth Olympic Games 2022. With a young population and a passion for sport, it is time for Africa, it is time for Senegal.”

The competitions and activities will be held across three cities, showing the many facets of Senegal: the historic capital of Dakar; the new city of Diamniadio; and the natural beauty of Saly on the coast.

The President of Senegal, Macky Sall, who made the journey to Buenos Aires for the historic IOC decision said: “Senegal and its young people are proud of the honour you have bestowed upon us, in entrusting the organisation of the Youth Olympic Games 2022 to our country.

“In fact, it is the whole of Africa, the birthplace of humankind through its history and the youngest continent through its demographics, which will welcome the young athletes of the world in 2022.”

Considering the unifying power of the Games, the IOC is pleased to count on the four parties, who have all endorsed the decision of the IOC and pledged full support to the selected host.

The decision took place during the 3rd edition of the Youth Olympic Games, currently taking place in Buenos Aires from 6 to 18 October.

* Botswana, Nigeria, Senegal and Tunisia

 

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YOG – Host Selection 2022; Senegal Recommended to the IOC Session as Host of the Youth Olympic Games 2022

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Press release by the International Olympic Committee:

SENEGAL RECOMMENDED TO THE IOC SESSION AS HOST OF YOUTH OLYMPIC GAMES 2022
The IOC Executive Board (EB) today made the decision to propose Senegal as host for the 4th Summer Youth Olympic Games (YOG) in 2022. The host will be elected by the IOC Session in Buenos Aires. This proposal is based on the report of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Evaluation Commission, chaired by IOC Vice-President Uğur Erdener, who said:

“The IOC was fortunate to have four quality partners representing the African continent in the YOG 2022 Host Selection Process. All four candidates have the capability of delivering successful Youth Olympic Games and offer many opportunities:

# Botswana, the smallest of the four candidate countries, proposed a compelling project based in the capital Gaborone that would help achieve the country’s long-term vision for young people and sport.

#Nigeria, the most populous country in Africa, proposed a very solid and compact project in the capital Abuja, a project also fully aligned with the national sports and youth strategy.

#Tunisia presented a robust project involving Tunis, La Soukra, Radès and the seaside tourist resort of Yasmine-Hammamet. The project’s vision is in line with the government’s goal to empower young people.”

In taking its decision, the IOC EB recognised that Senegal offers a strong project and the greatest opportunities at this moment in time.

The candidature is centred on three locations: the capital city, Dakar; the new city of Diamniadio; and the coastal resort of Saly. Senegal’s project is tied in with the West African country’s overarching development strategy, notably the national government’s “Emerging Senegal’’ plan, which envisions major economic and infrastructure improvements.

IOC President Thomas Bach said, “It is time for Africa…Africa is the home of many successful and prominent Olympic athletes. Africa is a continent of youth. That is why we want to take the Youth Olympic Games 2022 to Africa and to Senegal. They have offered a project based on a strong vision for youth and sport. There are many opportunities, and we will endeavour to deliver together, as part of a strong partnership, visionary, responsible and inspiring Youth Games”.

In PyeongChang, the IOC Session in February this year unanimously decided that the next edition of the Youth Olympic Games in 2022 would be awarded to the African continent.

The process has been collaborative, and the IOC was impressed by the quality and thoroughness of each party’s submissions. The IOC would like to particularly praise the level of involvement and positive response of all four NOCs and the public authorities concerned.

The Youth Olympic Games 2022 in Africa will make history as the first Olympic event on the continent. The Host Selection Process was shorter than previous processes, and reduced cost and complexity for the Interested/Candidate Parties.

Considering the unifying power of the Games, the IOC is pleased to count on the four parties, which all promised to endorse the decision of the IOC and pledged full support to the selected host.

Following the IOC Session’s endorsement and the signing of the Host Contract in Buenos Aires, Senegal will enter a Co-construction phase with the IOC to build the detailed Senegal 2022 Edition Plan.

The IOC Session will convene on 8-9 October 2018 in Buenos Aires.

 

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