Samsung brings Galaxy to the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic…

Samsung brings Galaxy to the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Village. The company presents new technologies and mentoring initiatives. The event takes place in Senegal from October 31 to November 13.

Samsung supports the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games with Galaxy technology and mentoring initiatives. The company presents new technologies, such as the Samsung Open Station, an interactive space in the Youth Olympic Village, and the Victory Selfie, a broadcasting activity for sports such as skateboarding and taekwondo. The event takes place in Senegal from October 31 to November 13, with 2,700 athletes from 207 countries and 25 sports.

Samsung has been a partner of Olympic events since 1988 and offers the Galaxy Edition to athletes at events such as Paris 2024 and Milan 2026. The company held a mentoring session, 'Beyond the Medal', with athletes such as Jean-Pierre Bourhis, Jamila Lunkuse and Marcus Daniell. The Galaxy S26 Ultra and Galaxy Z Flip7 technology will be used to cover sports and activities at the Youth Olympic Village.

Samsung is taking part as an official partner of the 2026 Dakar Youth Olympics, in Senegal, with the support of the IOC. The event is the first Olympic event in Africa and features athletes' personal development initiatives, such as mentoring and interactive spaces. The company offers the Victory Selfie and the Samsung Open Station, interactive spaces with the Galaxy S26 Ultra and Z Flip7. 'I wasn't thinking about medals or the Games,' she said. 'I just enjoyed being with my friends, and that created my love for sport.'

The company presents the Victory Selfie, a new activity at the Youth Olympics that captures symbolic moments of the athletes, creating an unprecedented visual narrative. The Galaxy S26 Ultra is used in broadcasts of sports such as skateboarding and taekwondo, enabling more dynamic, high-resolution coverage. Samsung's partnership with the IOC and its participation in Olympic events since 1988 reinforce its presence in initiatives that promote innovation and interaction with athletes.

With information from news.samsung.com and thelec.net.