03/11/2026 : Valentine Platini (equestrian) and Maxime Connen (athletics), both aged 16, are representing the Principality at the fourth Summer Youth Olympic Games, taking place in Senegal from 31 October to 13 November. This edition is particularly significant as it marks the first-ever Olympic sporting event to be held on the African continent. This historic occasion brings together nearly 2,700 young athletes from 204 National Olympic Committees, alongside the Refugee Olympic Team. A total of 25 sports and 153 events feature on the programme.

