Youth Olympic Games open in Dakar, Senegal

The Youth Olympic Games opened in Dakar, Senegal, with athletes from The Gambia among the participants. Gambian officials and athletes paraded in national colors, and the team is expected to compete in athletics, swimming and other disciplines. Separate coverage also notes Team Nigeria had an early setback but saw strong performances from Bawa and Lawrence, while the Pope described the Youth Olympic Games as a sign of hope from sport.