Venezuela will send a delegation of 34 athletes to compete in 15 different sports at the Youth Olympic Games Dakar 2026, marking the country’s fourth appearance in the global youth event.
Delegation Structure Across Venezuelan Regions
The roster features competitors drawn from various states and cities across the country. Caracas-based selections include Rosalvick Aguilar, Dakota Ferrer, Johana Gómez, Adanuriel Rosal, and Jonathan Jeancarlos Vegas Vásquez. Regional talent adds athletes such as Aaron Hernández from Carabobo state, Fabricio Rodríguez from Cojedes, and Valeria Dudamel representing Lara state.
Venezuela Competes in 15 High-Performance Disciplines
Venezuelan competitors will participate in 15 high-performance disciplines out of 25 total sports included on the official program for the games. These events comprise athletics, badminton, 3×3 basketball, boxing, road cycling, women’s futsal, fencing, judo, beach wrestling, swimming, table tennis, triathlon, sailing, beach volleyball, and wushu. The athletes gained entry through an atypical selection process relying on invitation criteria established by international sports federations, the organizing committee, and the International Olympic Committee (IOC).
Authorities Finalize Logistics for Games in Senegal
Ministry of Sport authorities and the Venezuelan Olympic Committee convened to finalize logistics aimed at ensuring optimal conditions for the delegation. The upcoming games, scheduled to run from October 31 to November 13, 2026, in Senegal, mark the first time an Olympic edition will take place on the African continent. Venezuelan Olympic Committee President Soto confirmed that the traveling contingent will receive support from a multidisciplinary team including medical personnel, technicians, and specialized high-performance professionals. Minister of Sport Franklin Cardillo stated that the delegation is prepared, concentrated, and training to compete at the highest level among more than 2,700 athletes representing 206 countries.
