Former Athlete Gnima Faye Talks Sport Ahead of Dakar 2026
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Gnima Faye, a former high-level athlete from Senegal, has spoken in a new interview about the power of sport. The interview focuses on the "Marche des Linguères," a special walking event.
In the interview, Faye explains that sport can change a person's life. As a former top runner, she speaks from her own experience in competitive sport.
The timing of this interview is important because Dakar will host the Youth Olympic Games in 2026. This event will be the first Youth Olympic Games held in Africa.
At the same time, the organizing committee for Dakar 2026 has presented the official medals for the Games. These medals are described as full of meaningful symbols.
The symbols on the medals connect to Senegalese heritage and culture, showing pride in the country hosting this major international event.
As preparations continue, Dakar 2026 is expected to bring together many young athletes from around the world. They will compete across different sports and represent their nations.
Faye's message about sport changing lives fits well with the spirit of the Youth Olympic Games, which aims to inspire young people through sport and shared values.
With less than two years to go, excitement is building both in Senegal and internationally for this historic sporting event.
Vocabulary10 words
- athlete
- a person who is very good at sports
- competitive
- connected with trying hard to win
- organizing committee
- a group of people who plan a big event
- medals
- small metal prizes given for winning
- symbols
- pictures or objects that represent something important
- heritage
- traditions and history passed down over time
- compete
- to try to win against other people
- Youth Olympic Games
- a big international sports event for young athletes
- preparations
- things done to get ready for an event
- inspire
- to make someone want to do something good
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1. She is a former high-level athlete 2. It will be the first Youth Olympic Games in Africa 3. Symbols connected to Senegalese heritage
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Gnima Faye, a former high-level _____ from Senegal, has spoken in a new interview about the power of sport.
The interview focuses on the "Marche des Linguères," a special walking _____.
As a former top runner, she speaks from her own experience in _____ sport.
Dakar will host the Youth Olympic Games in 2026, the first such event in _____.
The _____ for Dakar 2026 has presented the official medals for the Games.
These medals are described as full of meaningful _____.
The symbols on the medals connect to Senegalese _____ and culture.
Dakar 2026 is expected to bring together many young athletes who will _____ across different sports.
The Youth Olympic Games aims to _____ young people through sport and shared values.
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