Dakar:Saudi athlete Husein Alireza, a member of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Athletes' Commission, took part in a significant meeting held in Dakar, Senegal. This meeting occurred on the sidelines of the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games.

According to Saudi Press Agency, IOC President Kirsty Coventry and IOC Athletes' Commission Chair Pau Gasol were also in attendance. The commission's agenda included discussing updates on the Youth Olympic Games, sharing the experiences of participating athletes, and reviewing key developments within the Olympic Movement.

Additionally, the meeting emphasized initiatives aimed at strengthening athletes' roles in shaping the future of the Olympic Movement. A joint session was also conducted with the Athletes' Commission of the Association of National Olympic Committees of Africa (ANOCA) to explore avenues for enhanced cooperation and exchange of expertise.