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Tanzania Aims to Build Stronger Pipeline of Talent for Future Olympic Events

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  • The Tanzania Olympic Committee (TOC) has selected six junior athletes to represent the country at the 2026 Youth Olympic Games in Dakar, Senegal, from October 31 to November 13.
  • The athletes will compete in athletics, swimming, and judo, with preparations expected to intensify ahead of the Games.
  • TOC Vice President Nasra Juma Muhammed will serve as Tanzania’s chef de mission in Dakar and will meet with stakeholders to plan for the national team's preparations.
  • The selected swimmers are Felicia De Mello, Dennis Dillip, Kaysan Kachra, and Zack Okumu, who will be accompanied by coaches and officials.
  • Dakar 2026 will be the first time an African country hosts an Olympic-branded multisport event, featuring 247 events across 36 sports.

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For Tanzania, the Games will provide another opportunity to expose its emerging athletes to international competition as the country seeks to build a stronger pipeline of talent for future Olympic and continental events.

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