British show jumper Jack Whitaker emulates his father Michael by claiming Youth Olympic silver in Buenos Aires.

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The IOC has confirmed that the next edition of the Youth Olympics, to be held in May and June 2022, has been awarded to Senegal. This means that for the first time ever, an African nation will host an Olympic event.

Africa’s debut as an Olympic host had been a foregone conclusion, with continental rivals Botswana, Nigeria and Tunisia the only other contenders after the IOC recommended this year that an African nation should stage the 2022 YOG.

Senegal president Macky Sall described the decision as “historic for the IOC, Africa and Senegal” and thanked the IOC “on behalf of all the people of Africa, for making a difficult but ambitious choice that follows the Olympic ideal.”

Sall, 56, went on to promise his country would do “whatever it takes for Africa to receive you in the exceptional conditions that conform to international standards.”

The 2022 Games will be sited in the capital Dakar, the new town of Diamniadio and coastal town Saly. The budget for the event, currently set at $150 million (£116m), includes the renovation of the Senghor stadium in Dakar. A new 50,000-seat arena is already under construction.

Although Cape Town bid for the 2004 Olympic Games and South Africa hosted the 2010 World Cup, Africa has had little in the way of major international events.

Skateboarding legend Tony Hawk visits competitors at the skateboard park at the Youth Olympics in Buenos Aires.

Quidditch enthusiasts in the Youth Olympics host city of Buenos Aires showcase their skills in the game invented by writer JK Rowling in her Harry Potter books.

Russia's Bumblebee wins the first breaking gold medal for boys with a dominant performance at the Youth Olympics in Buenos Aires.

Romania's Adrian Sulca takes just 15 seconds to win the gold medal bout in the men's -81kg judo at the Youth Olympics in Buenos Aires.

Welcome to day three of the Youth Olympic Games in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Today’s coverage sees five gold medal opportunities in the swimming pool, with the women's 100m freestyle and men's 4x100m freestyle relay taking place.

The fencing events enter their penultimate day as the men's foil individual and women's sabre individual heats and finals take place, plus an opportunity to win the first medal of the Games in sport climbing, which will be awarded in the women's combined lead final.

The 3x3 basketball continues ahead of its inclusion at the 2020 Summer Olympic Games with both the men's and women's preliminary matches taking place.

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Buenos Aires is hosting the third edition of the summer Youth Olympics and several British athletes have progressed to the senior ranks after being successful on the junior stage.

Team GB will be represented by 43 talented youngsters, each hoping to prove they have that potential when they begin their Youth Olympics quest in Argentina this week.

BBC Olympic sports reporter Nick Hope takes a look at who may be part of Great Britain’s next generation of superstars.

The Youth Olympics has gained a reputation for being a test bed for potential full Olympic sports and there are new events on show in Buenos Aires.

3x3 Basketball (7-17): Sometimes called streetball, 3x3 is claimed to be the world's most popular urban team sport, A Youth Olympics staple since 2010, it will debut at full Olympic level in Tokyo.

Beach handball (8-13):It sounds like handball's answer to beach volleyball, and that's basically what it is. A new event.

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Futsal (7-13): Credited with developing the skills of Messi and Ronaldo, futsal makes its debut at the Youth Olympics. Can it reach full Olympic level?

Hockey Fives (7-14):Smaller teams and a smaller playing area - think Rugby Sevens with a stick.

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Karate (17-18): Included in the 2020 Olympic programme and making its debut here in six men's and women's weight categories.

Kiteboarding (7-13): Windsurfing has been in the YOGs since 2010 and the latest sailing variant makes its debut in Argentina.

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