Athletics New Zealand, in consultation with the New Zealand Olympic Committee, has made the decision not to send an athletics team to the 2026 Youth Olympic Games in Dakar due to event quota allocations for Athletics and potential financial implications.
New Zealand’s under-18 athletes will not be without international competition in 2026. The Oceania Athletics Championships provide a meaningful opportunity for the country’s emerging talent to compete at the regional level, and Athletics New Zealand remains committed to supporting those athletes on their development pathway.
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