The British Virgin Islands Olympic Committee (BVIOC) has announced that BVIAA track athlete, Taraji George will represent the Virgin Islands in the women’s 100m hurdles at the Dakar 2026 Summer Youth Olympic Games in Senegal. Photo: BVIOC

Dakar 2026 will be the first Olympic sporting event held in Africa and will feature 2,655 young athletes, aged 14 to 17, representing 204 National Olympic Committees (NOCs). Photo: Internet Source

George will be the territory’s sole athlete at the Games, which take place from October 31 to November 13, 2026.

The 16-year-old will be accompanied by Chef de Mission Ericca Frederick and Team Official Tameeka George.

According to the BVI Olympic Committee, in a press release, the team will depart the VI on November 5 and return on November 15.

George is set to compete at 10:05 AM VI time (2:05 PM local time) on November 8.

Dakar 2026 will be the first Olympic sporting event held in Africa and will feature 2,655 young athletes, aged 14 to 17, representing 204 National Olympic Committees (NOCs). It will mark the territory’s fourth appearance at the Summer Youth Olympic Games, continuing its participation since Singapore 2010, followed by Nanjing 2014 and Buenos Aires 2018.