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BAL president Amadou Gallo Fall carries YOG torch in Kaolack

Original: “These are our Games”: Amadou Gallo Fall, president of the BAL, carries the YOG torch in his home town of Kaolack

Amadou Gallo Fall, president of the Basketball Africa League, carried the Youth Olympic Games torch through Kaolack, his hometown in Senegal, declaring "These are our Games." The moment highlights Senegal's role as the first African nation to host the Youth Olympic Games, bringing the torch relay to a major basketball figure's home region.

Why now: The Youth Olympic Games torch relay is under way in Senegal, drawing attention as the first African edition of the event.

Amadou Gallo Fall Basketball Africa League Youth Olympic Games Kaolack Senegal

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“These are our Games”: Amadou Gallo Fall, president of the BAL, carries the YOG torch in his home town of Kaolack · olympics.com
“These are our Games”: Amadou Gallo Fall, president of the BAL, carries the YOG torch in his home town of Kaolack · Olympics

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