Applications are now open for the 2026 IOC Dakar Youth Olympic Games (YOG) Young Reporters Programme. The next edition of the Young Reporters Programme, which will run during the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games (YOG). Sixteen aspiring sports journalists from around the world will be selected to take part in this immersive training experience, and develop their skills in a real Games-time environment.
The IOC Young Reporters Programme is a long-standing initiative by the International Olympic Committee aimed at developing the next generation of sports journalists. It was first introduced at the inaugural Youth Olympic Games (YOG) in Singapore in 2010 and since then it has been a successful feature of each YOG edition. The programme is run by IOC Media Operations.
WORTH
- The IOC will cover the cost of economy airfares, all meals, twin-share accommodation and full tuition from experienced mentors and coached.
- Participants will also receive uniform from the IOC.
ELIGIBILITY
Apply if you are:
- Aged between 21 and 25 at the time of the programme (born from 2001 to 2005).
- Proficient in English language.
- A student or a young professional in journalism/photography.
DEADLINE: November 30, 2025
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