馃嚫馃嚦SenegalWest Africa
Gendarmerie national equestrian center to be key venue for Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games
via SeneNews1 min read
The Diamniadio equestrian center will serve as a key venue for the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games JOJ following a convention signed between the national gendarmerie and the Organizing Committee COJOJ. This agreement formalizes the center's use and highlights its strategic role in the event's preparation and its contribution to the Games' infrastructural legacy. Ibrahima Wade, COJOJ General Coordinator, praised the agreement, calling the Diamniadio equestrian center a significant legacy of the JOJ. He stated that the center exemplifies Senegal's commitment, through the national gendarmerie, to provide infrastructure capable of hosting major global competitions. Wade added that with its arenas meeting International Equestrian Federation standards, modern facilities, and secure environment, the complex is now a benchmark in West Africa and the continent. Major General Martin Faye, High Commander of the National Gendarmerie and Director of Military Justice, emphasized that the convention goes beyond simply providing a sports site. He described it as a shared vision based on institutional solidarity, the pooling of state resources, and a common desire to contribute to the success of a project of national interest. General Faye noted that organizing the JOJ is both a source of immense pride and a collective responsibility, underscoring the need to demonstrate Senegal's capacity to host an international competition while meeting quality, security, and excellence standards. He also h
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