Kazakhstan Names Flagbearers for Dakar 2026 Youth Olympics

Judoka Fatima Supygaliyeva and beach volleyball player Alikhan Agabek will carry the Kazakhstan flag at the opening ceremony of the 4th Summer Youth Olympic Games in Dakar, Senegal.

Fatima Supygaliyeva competes in the under-52 kg weight category. In 2026, the Kazakhstani athlete became the world champion among cadets. She also won a gold medal at the 2025 Asian Youth Games in Bahrain.

Alikhan Agabek will represent Kazakhstan in beach volleyball alongside his teammate Saghynysh Orazali. In 2025, the athletes won gold at the Asian Youth Games in Bahrain. In addition, the Kazakhstani duo reached the Round of 32 at the 2026 FIVB U18 World Championship.

A total of 18 athletes will represent Kazakhstan in 11 sports at the Youth Olympic Games in Dakar.

The 4th Summer Youth Olympic Games will take place from October 31 to November 13, 2026. Dakar will become the first city on the African continent to host the Youth Olympic Games.