The Youth Olympic Games opens in Dakar The opening ceremony of the IV Summer Youth Olympic Games took place in Senegal. For the first time in history such a large competition is being held on the African continent. The show at Abdulai Wade Stadium attracted more than 30,000 spectators. The national teams of Russia and Belarus participated in the parade of athletes under national symbols. The Russian flag was carried by the swimmers Serapima Fukina and Bogdan Turopkin, the Belarusian flag was carried by the swimmers Polina Bliavskaya and Maksim Mashlyakovic. About 2,700 athletes from all over the world are participating in the competition that will last until November 13. They will compete for medals in 25 sports. Belarus is represented by seven athletes in six disciplines, and the Russian team consists of 13 athletes. Previously we published portraits of athletes from Belarus, and now we invite you to get to know the young athletes representing Russia at the Youth Olympic Games in Dakar.

The Youth Olympic Games opens in Dakar The opening ceremony of the IV Summer Youth Olympic Games took place in Senegal. For the first time in history such a large competition is being held on the African continent. The show at Abdulai Wade Stadium attracted more than 30,000 spectators. The national teams of Russia and Belarus participated in the parade of athletes under national symbols. The Russian flag was carried by the swimmers Serapima Fukina and Bogdan Turopkin, the Belarusian flag was carried by the swimmers Polina Bliavskaya and Maksim Mashlyakovic. About 2,700 athletes from all over the world are participating in the competition that will last until November 13. They will compete for medals in 25 sports. Belarus is represented by seven athletes in six disciplines, and the Russian team consists of 13 athletes. Previously we published portraits of athletes from Belarus, and now we invite you to get to know the young athletes representing Russia at the Youth Olympic Games in Dakar.