Prince Fahd bin Jalawi represents Saudi Crown Prince at Dakar 2026 Youth Olympics opening ceremony

DAKAR — On behalf of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Prince Fahd bin Jalawi, Vice President of the Saudi Olympic and Paralympic Committee, attended the opening ceremony of the fourth Youth Olympic Games. The ceremony, held on October 31 at Abdoulaye Wade Stadium in Diamniadio, Senegal, was attended by Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Kirsty Coventry and several heads of state. **media[2788001]** The opening ceremony featured artistic and cultural performances showcasing Senegal’s history and heritage, alongside displays reflecting the values of the Olympic movement and the spirit of determination and perseverance. The event also included official addresses by the IOC President and organizing committee officials, followed by a parade of participating delegations. Prince Fahd expressed his gratitude to the Saudi leadership for its continued support of the Kingdom’s sports sector, which he said has contributed to significant advances in Saudi sports and strengthened the Kingdom’s presence at international sporting events. **media[2788000]** He highlighted the importance of Saudi Arabia’s participation in the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games, describing it as an opportunity for young Saudi athletes to gain Olympic experience, improve their technical performance and represent the Kingdom on the global stage. Prince Fahd also wished the participating Saudi athletes success, expressing hope that they would deliver outstanding performances and achieve positive results. **media[2788003]**