KIDS Athletics: 32 capacity-building trainers

From September 10th to 12th, the stadium will host an international training course for coaches in KIDS Athletics. Under the technical supervision of World Athletics, in collaboration with the Senegalese Athletics Federation, this session aims to strengthen the skills of coaches and promote the identification of young talent.

A total of 32 participants from all 14 regions of Senegal, accompanied by two representatives from the technical department, are taking part in this training. They will then be called upon to train the facilitators and instructors responsible for implementing the KIDS program in their respective regions.

According to Ms. Mouvy Emilie Sarr, an expert trainer with World Athletics, the approach prioritizes the child's enjoyment. "The goal is for the child to have fun and, above all, feel like they belong to this program," she explains. The training focuses on running, throwing, and the various stages of introducing children to athletics.

For Colonel Sara Oualy, president of the Senegalese Athletics Federation, this initiative should strengthen the presence of athletics in the regions and schools. "I hope that at the end of this training, we will have a fine group of trainers capable of transmitting the culture of athletics," he emphasizes.

This training is also part of the preparation for the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games, which represent an opportunity to further popularize athletics among young people and to bring forth future talents in the long term.