Youth Olympic Games in Dakar: Call for applications for young people from Épinay-sur-Seine

The city of Épinay-sur-Seine and the Department of Seine-Saint-Denis are selecting 14 young people for a cultural and sports exchange trip to Dakar.

Generic image of young people participating in a cultural exchange.
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Generic image of young people participating in a cultural exchange.

The city of Épinay-sur-Seine, in partnership with the Department of Seine-Saint-Denis, has launched a call for applications for an exchange trip to Dakar, from October 29 to November 9, 2026, as part of the Youth Olympic Games.

Fourteen young residents of Épinay, aged 18 to 25, will be selected to participate in this unique experience. They will be housed in the Olympic village and will take part in various activities, including workshops on the environment and Olympic values, sports activities, and humanitarian actions. This trip aims to provide an unforgettable human, cultural, and sporting immersion, while representing the city of Épinay-sur-Seine.
This opportunity allows candidates to represent their city internationally, discover a new culture, meet young people from around the world, develop their network, and gain enriching experience. Application criteria include motivation, commitment, love for sports, and a valid passport until May 2027.
The selection process includes several stages: application submission from September 24 to October 4, followed by motivation interviews from October 5 to 9. Decision notifications will be made on October 12, with preparation workshops scheduled for October. Attendance in Dakar is planned from October 29 to November 9, 2026.
To apply, interested young people can pick up an application form at the Espace Jeunesse Le Carré (1 rue Maurice Ravel) or complete an online form, attaching the required documents.
Based on information from the official source: Ville de Épinay-sur-Seine (23/09/2026)