he wait is over: Techno293 racing at the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games begins today, Sunday 8 November, at Saly Beach in Senegal. With 47 windsurfers representing 38 delegations across the two fleets, the competition brings together young talent from around the world for five days of racing. Official entries
Dakar 2026 marks a historic moment as the first Olympic sporting event held on African soil. Now, the spotlight turns to windsurfing, with Techno293 providing the equipment for both the female and male events. For the class community, it is a chance to celebrate the young sailors taking their skills onto the Youth Olympic stage. World Sailing, Event guide
A fleet from around the world
The female fleet features 23 competitors representing Algeria, Australia, China, Chinese Taipei, France, Great Britain, Greece, India, Israel, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Malaysia, Mexico, Morocco, New Zealand, Peru, Poland, Singapore, Spain, Thailand, Tunisia and Türkiye. Female entry list
The male fleet brings together 24 competitors from Algeria, Argentina, Australia, Cambodia, Croatia, Czechia, the Dominican Republic, Egypt, Estonia, Greece, Hong Kong, China, Hungary, Latvia, Libya, Morocco, Peru, the Philippines, Portugal, Senegal, Singapore, Slovakia, Thailand, Tunisia and Venezuela. Host nation Senegal is represented by Ousmane Thioune, giving supporters on the beach a local athlete to cheer on. Male entry list
Five days on the water
Racing is scheduled from 8–12 November at Saly Beach West. Three races per fleet are planned for the opening day, with the first starts currently postponed check the Official schedule for updates
For families, friends, coaches and the wider Techno293 community, the following links provide the place to follow the competition as it unfolds.
Follow Dakar 2026
Good luck to every competitor — and let the racing begin!
