JOJ 2026: Thiès strengthens preparations and focuses on security and hygiene

In preparation for the 2026 Youth Olympic Games (YOG), a preparatory Regional Development Committee (RDC) was held this Wednesday, July 8, in Thiès under the chairmanship of the governor of the region, Saër Ndao.

On this occasion, the governor sought to reassure the public about the security arrangements. "Security measures are already in place at very high levels. At this level, there is nothing to fear," he declared.

According to him, this meeting helped to mobilize all stakeholders in the region so that they could take ownership of the Youth Olympic Games organization. "We brought together stakeholders from the Thiès region so that everyone could get involved in the Youth Olympic Games. We will do our utmost to involve everyone, because everyone's contribution has always been beneficial in raising the profile of Thiès," he emphasized.

The governor also called on mayors to clear public roads and pay more attention to the cleanliness of municipalities.

"We are not cleaning for the guests who come to the Youth Olympic Games, but to live better," he insisted, believing that these actions must be accompanied by significant awareness-raising efforts to gain the support of the population.

Convinced of the event's success, Saër Ndao reaffirmed the commitment of the administrative authorities. "We will host the Youth Olympic Games, and it will be a success for Senegal. Our role is to ensure the safety of the guests and the Senegalese people, as well as the cleanliness of our cities," he concluded.