Social media star Khaby Lame named as Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games ambassador

Khaby Lame, the world’s most-followed TikToker, has been named ambassador for the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games in the Senegalese capital. The Games are scheduled from 31 October to 13 November 2026 and will feature around 2,700 athletes aged 17 and under. Competitions will take place across three host sites:  Dakar, Diamniadio and Saly.