Swimmer Jamesray Mishael Ajido will carry the Philippine flag at the Youth Olympic Games opening ceremony in Dakar, Senegal, on October 31, 2026. The 16-year-old is one of nine Filipino athletes competing across six sports.

Youth Olympic Games schedule for Philippine athletes

Ajido and Riannah Chantelle Coleman will compete in swimming, which begins on November 1. Wushu athlete Angel Polo also starts her campaign that day in the women’s Taijiquan combined event.

Artistic gymnasts Tchelzy Maayo and Hillarion Palles III begin competition on November 7. Cycling, athletics and sailing start on November 8 for the remaining Philippine athletes.

Nine athletes across six sports

Cyclist Maritanya Krog will compete in the women’s road race and individual time trial. In athletics, Pi Durden Wangkay is entered in the men’s 200 meters and Naomi Marjorie Caesar in the women’s 800 meters. Jade Justine Justiniane will compete in sailing’s windsurfing event.

The opening ceremony is scheduled for Abdoulaye Wade Stadium in Diamniadio. The 14-day event will bring together nearly 3,000 athletes from 203 nations and marks the first Olympic competition held on African soil.

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