Samsung to provide Galaxy smartphones to Youth Olympic Games 2026 athletes

Samsung's longstanding partnership with the Olympics has seen the company to provide athletes at the games with smartphones. The company has also launched a special Olympic Edition of its flagship phones in the past that have been provided to participating athletes.

For the first time ever, Samsung will now provide athletes participating in the Youth Olympic Games with Galaxy smartphones as well.

The fourth edition of the Summer Youth Olympic Games 2026 will be held from October 31 to November 13 in Dakar, Senegal. This will be the first time that the Youth Olympic Games have been organized in Africa.

More than 2,700 young athletes will take part in this competition which features 25 different sports. For many of these competitors, this would be the first time competing on an Olympic stage.

As the Worldwide Olympic Partner, Samsung will supply the Galaxy Z Flip 8 devices that will be provided to all participating athletes in Dakar 2026. The Dakar 2026 games will also incorporate the Olympic Victory Selfie which is now a part of the official medal ceremonies at the Games.

The Galaxy Z Flip 8 devices will not only help those athletes stay connected with their friends and family, but also help them capture and share moments from their memorable time at the games in Dakar.