The upcoming Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games are being positioned as a strategic priority and a crucial test of maturity for the African Olympic movement by the Association of National Olympic Committees of Africa (ANOCA). The event, the first Olympic Games ever held in Africa, is seen as an opportunity to consolidate years of investment in sports governance, youth programs, and infrastructure. ANOCA emphasizes collaborative decision-making involving all 54 African National Olympic Committees (NOCs) and the active involvement of athletes in preparations, aiming for a lasting legacy that boosts African sport long after the Games conclude.

The Federation of International Mixed Martial Arts (FIMMA) has been officially founded in Athens, Greece, uniting nearly 50 countries and regions in a concerted effort to secure MMA's place in the Olympic Games. Co-founded by Gordon Tang and Isidoros Kouvelos, FIMMA aims to establish a transparent, athlete-centered governing body, partnering with the International Olympic Academy to develop coaching and referee standards. The organization is actively pursuing inclusion in continental games and has garnered support from various Olympic movement leaders, signaling a significant step towards MMA's Olympic recognition.

ANOC launched the ANOC.tv application for iOS and Android, offering live broadcasts, on-demand content, and exclusive coverage of multi-sport events like the Islamic Solidarity Games (November 4-21, 2025), Games of the Small States of Europe, the Pacific Mini Games, and the Junior Pan American Games. The platform aims to strengthen the connection between athletes, NOCs, and fans, with over 700 hours of live coverage planned for the Islamic Solidarity Games.