Dubai, United Arab Emirates, November 4, 2026: The Minister of Sport in the United Arab Emirates, H.E. Dr. Ahmad Belhoul Al Falasi, met with athletes representing the Emirates at the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games.
The Minister attended the opening ceremony of the YOG in the Senegalese capital last Saturday on behalf of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed al Nahyan, President of the UAE.
The day after the opening ceremony, Dr. Ahmad, who is also the Deputy President of the United Arab Emirates National Olympic Committee, visited the youth athletes.
The UAE NOC reported that Dr. Ahmad was accompanied by H.E. Saeed Hamdan Al-Naqbi, Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates to the Republic of Senegal.
The Emirati athletes were encouraged to deliver their best performance and represent the country with honour.
The UAE is fielding its largest-ever contingent at a Youth Olympic Games – 12 athletes in nine sports.
