“Refugee Judoka Arno Yafunga Botay Aims to Prove Belonging at Dakar 2026 Youth Olympics | N” — what this page in the network covers. Arno Yafunga Botay, a judoka who fled the Democratic Republic of Congo with his family in 2017, is set to compete at the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympics as a member of the Refugee Olympic Team. His journey from displacement to the international stage underscores the transformative power of sport and the r His journey from displacement to the international stage underscores the transformative power of sport and the resilience of refugee athletes.
Botay’s participation highlights the growing inclusion of refugees in global competitions, with Dakar 2026 marking the first Olympic event held on African soil. For Botay and others like him, the Games represent more than medals—they are a platform to challenge stereotypes and show that refugees belong at the highest levels of sport. For the complete material, the listing points back to the source inside the network.