Represent Team GB at 2026 Youth Olympic Games
Now is your opportunity to race at the first Youth Olympic Games since 2018, register your interest now!
Credit: Anthony Benoit
Registration is open for your chance to represent Team GB at the 2026 Youth Olympic Games.
The Youth Olympic Games in Dakar 2026 will be the first-ever Olympic event to be held in Africa. It is set to feature 2,700 athletes across 35 sports, and you have the chance to be one of them!
Rowing will be represented by Beach Sprints and the racing will play out on Saly Beach, one of Senegal’s premier coastlines from 31 October – 3 November.
This will be the fourth edition of the Summer Youth Olympic Games. The last time the world came together for the Games, Team GB was represented by Georgie Robinson Ranger in the Women’s Single Sculls while Theo Darlow and Mikey Dalton raced in the Men’s Pair. The trio travelled to Buenos Aires, Argentina returning home with a brace of top 10 finishes.
Are you eligible?
To apply to compete in Dakar, you must meet the following criteria:
- Age: Candidates must not have reached their 18th birthday before the end of the event closing ceremony, at midnight on 13 November 2026.
- Ambition: You are driven to represent Team GB on the world stage.
- Experience: While Beach Sprint experience is beneficial, it is not a barrier to apply.
Key events
We are selecting one female and one male athlete to represent GB. These two athletes will race in singles, then partner-up for the mixed double.
- 20 April: Registration Deadline
- 10 August: Selection Event – English Junior Beach Sprint Championships
- 11-12 August: Invitational Trials
- 27 October – 5 November: Travel Dates for Youth Olympic Games 2026
