olympics
opinion·3 min
Dakar’s flame should lead to a place to play after it passes
The Youth Olympic flame is due to be lit on 10 September. Senegal’s relay can be more than a procession if local sporting opportunities remain after the celebration.
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Dakar 2026 and LA28: the sporting opportunity beyond the ceremony
Original editorial on Dakar’s approaching Youth Games, Baseball5, new Olympic sports and the competitive preparation behind the LA28 Paralympic programme.
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Dakar’s flame should lead to a place to play after it passes
The Youth Olympic flame is due to be lit on 10 September. Senegal’s relay can be more than a procession if local sporting opportunities remain after the celebration.
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olympics
opinion·3 min
Dakar’s flame should lead to a place to play after it passes
The Youth Olympic flame is due to be lit on 10 September. Senegal’s relay can be more than a procession if local sporting opportunities remain after the celebration.
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explainer·3 min
Baseball5 brings a different kind of pressure to Dakar
Dakar’s programme gives the compact bat-and-ball discipline a prominent stage. The appeal is not only minimal equipment: every fielding decision has an immediate consequence.
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analysis·3 min
Flag football and squash must arrive at LA28 as sports, not novelties
The two Olympic debutants offer contrasting competitions. Their coverage should explain the decisions that win contests rather than stopping at famous names and unusual settings.
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analysis·3 min
LA28’s early Paralympic start changes what opening week means
Some Paralympic competitions will begin before the opening ceremony. Preparation and coverage must follow the sporting timetable, not assume the ceremony is the first competitive milestone.
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