The Papua New Guinea Olympic Committee (PNGOC) has announced a five-member team to compete at the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games in Senegal. The Games are scheduled to take place from October 31st to November 13th. The Team PNG contingent includes sprinter Kabake Lansana, age 17, and swimmer Roxanne Kirarock, age 15. Dame Iammo Gapi Launa, Papua New Guinea’s first female Olympian, will lead the team as Chef de Mission. This marks a significant step for Papua New Guinea’s participation in the international youth sporting event held in Dakar. The selection of these athletes underscores Papua New Guinea's commitment to developing young sporting talent.