Samsung Electronics , a Worldwide Olympic and Paralympic Partner, today announced that it is bringing Galaxy technology and athlete-centered programming to the Youth Olympic Games Dakar 2026 to enrich the experience of young athletes during an important stage in their Olympic journeys. Taking place in Senegal from Oct. 31 to Nov. 13, Dakar 2026 is bringing together more than 2,700 young athletes from 207 countries across 25 sports. It also marks a historic milestone as the first Olympic sporting event to be held on the African continent. Additionally, Samsung is drawing on nearly four decades of experience within the Olympic Movement to further strengthen its commitment to the Youth Olympic Games, which dates back to the inaugural edition, Singapore 2010. ▲ Team Greece athletes hold Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra displaying their country name during the Youth Olympic Games Dakar 2026 Opening Ceremony. (Copyright: IOC/Ubald Rutar) “The Youth Olympic Games represent an important stage in a young athlete’s journey — where competition, connection, and personal growth come together,” said Stephanie Choi, Executive Vice President and Head of Global Brand Center at Samsung Electronics. “At Dakar 2026, we are committed to bringing the Games to more people and enriching the experience for the athletes who take part through purposeful Galaxy innovation and programs designed around their needs.” ▲ Team Korea captures the historic Youth Olympic Games Dakar 2026 Opening Ceremony with Galaxy Z Flip8. (Copyright: IOC/Ubald Rutar) ▲ Team Fiji celebrates the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games Opening Ceremony, captured with Galaxy Z Flip8. (Copyright: IOC/Franco Arland) Helping Power the Youth Olympic Games: Bringing Galaxy Innovation to Dakar 2026 Having introduced sports technology integrations at Paris 2024 and Milano Cortina 2026, Samsung is now bringing these innovations to the Youth Olympic Games for the first time. Galaxy S26 Ultra devices are being incorporated into skateboarding and taekwondo coverage alongside existing broadcast cameras, enabling handheld, close-up, and vertical perspectives that can complement traditional production. Dakar 2026 is also serving as an opportunity to test and learn from these applications as Samsung continues exploring how mobile technology can support future Games experiences — including on the road to the LA28 Games. The Olympic Victory Selfie is making its Youth Olympic Games debut at Dakar 2026, extending a program that has become an iconic expression of athlete celebration at the Olympic and Paralympic Games since its debut at Paris 2024. Centered on connection, emotion, and self-expression, Victory Selfie gives athletes a more personal way to capture and share the moments that define their journey. Using Galaxy Z Flip7 Olympic Edition devices, medalists across disciplines will have the opportunity to commemorate their winning moments as part of Victory Selfie activations around medal ceremonies to create lasting memories of their achievement that are sharable with friends, family, and supporters around the world. ▲ International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Kirsty Coventry stops by the Samsung Open Station for a Victory Selfie with Team Senegal athletes Woreye Ndiaye (Wushu), Ibrahima Beye (Taekwondo), Naël Lamine Voisin (Swimming), Ndèye Khady Anna Diatta (Beach Wrestling), and Team Korea athletes Jang Yu Jeong (Badminton) and Park Jung Bin (Badminton). (Copyright: IOC/Chiara Montesano) Supporting Athlete Journeys: Enriching the Games-Time Experience for Young Olympians At the Samsung Open Station inside the Youth Olympic Village, Samsung is creating a welcoming, relaxed space where athletes can step away from competition, meet peers from around the world, and explore new ways to express themselves through Galaxy technology. Inspired by Dakar’s coastal environment, the space brings together interactive activities designed to help athletes celebrate their individuality, create lasting memories, and reflec