According to reporting by BBC Africa, Congolese judoka Arno Yafunga Botay is set to compete at the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympics as a member of the Refugee Olympic Team.

Botay fled the Democratic Republic of Congo alongside his family in 2017. Through his dedication to judo, he is determined to demonstrate that refugee athletes belong on the world's biggest sports stages.

The upcoming Youth Olympic Games in Dakar will provide Botay and other displaced athletes a platform to showcase their talent and resilience.

Readers can find the full original report on BBC Africa.

Source: BBC Africa