A torch bearer carries the Youth Olympic Flame during the flame's 46-day tour in Dakar, on September 14, 2026. The Youth Olympic Flame will travel across Senegal's 14 regions before returning to Dakar for the opening ceremony on October 31, 2026. Senegal will host the Summer Youth Olympic Games from October 31 to November 13, 2026, bringing together 2,700 athletes competing in 25 sports. (Photo by PATRICK MEINHARDT / AFP via Getty Images)