Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio Arrives in Dakar for Sport and Development Summit, Youth Olympic Games Opening

His Excellency President Julius Maada Bio has arrived in Dakar, Senegal, accompanied by First Lady Fatima Maada Bio, to participate in a summit on Sport and Development and attend the official opening ceremony of the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games.

President Bio was received at the airport by Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye.

The Youth Olympic Games bring together young athletes from around the world, offering a platform to compete while encouraging friendship, cultural exchange, respect and fair play. Dakar 2026 will be the first Olympic event held on African soil, highlighting the continent’s role in global sport and creating opportunities to inspire and support a new generation of athletes.