Prince Fahd bin Jalawi, Vice President of the Saudi Olympic and Paralympic Committee, represented Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman at the opening ceremony of the fourth Youth Olympic Games. The event took place on October 31 at Abdoulaye Wade Stadium in Diamniadio, Senegal.

The ceremony was attended by a number of dignitaries, including Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Kirsty Coventry, alongside several other heads of state. The opening featured a series of artistic and cultural performances that highlighted Senegal’s rich history and heritage. These presentations were designed to reflect the core values of the Olympic movement, emphasizing themes of determination and perseverance.

Following the performances, official speeches were delivered by the IOC President and members of the organizing committee. The ceremony also included the traditional parade of delegations representing the participating countries at the Youth Olympic Games. The event marked the formal commencement of the Games, which aim to bring together young athletes from around the world to compete and celebrate Olympic ideals.