50MIA Summit and Awards Set for Dakar During Historic 2026 Youth Olympics

Africa Sports Ventures Group (ASVG), in strategic partnership with *SENEGEL, **G100 Sports, and the **Women Sport Africa Network (WSAN), is pleased to announce a series of major milestones as preparations accelerate for the **3rd Edition of the 50 Most Influential African Women in Sports (50MIA) Summit & Awards, scheduled for **November 5–7, 2026, in **Dakar, Senegal, alongside the historic **Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games*—the first Olympic event of any kind ever to be hosted on the African continent.

Held under the 2026 theme, *”Rooted To Rise: Advancing Women’s Sport in Africa — From Policy to Legacy,”* the Summit & Awards will once again bring together government leaders, Olympic executives, athletes, coaches, sports administrators, corporate executives, investors, academics, media professionals, entrepreneurs, innovators, and development partners from across Africa and the global African Diaspora to celebrate excellence while shaping the future of women’s sport.

Official Hospitality Partner Announced

Africa Sports Ventures Group is delighted to announce Sen Hotel Saly as the Official Hospitality Partner for the 2026 edition of the 50 Most Influential African Women in Sports Summit & Awards.

Located in the beautiful coastal resort town of *Saly*, just steps away from one of Senegal’s most stunning beaches, Sen Hotel Saly will serve as the official accommodation venue for delegates, speakers, sponsors, exhibitors, partners, media representatives, and invited guests attending the Summit.

Through this strategic partnership, ASVG has secured a dedicated block of hotel rooms at specially negotiated discounted rates exclusively for registered 50MIA participants.

Hotel Reservations Open

*Monday, July 27, 2026*

Reservations can be made through the official event website:

www.50mia.com

As Senegal prepares to welcome thousands of international visitors during the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games, room availability is expected to be in high demand. Guests are therefore encouraged to reserve early, as accommodations will be allocated on a *first-come, first-served basis*.

—50MIA SPORTS EXPO

ASVG is equally pleased to announce the official launch of the 50MIA SPORTS EXPO, an exciting new feature of the Dakar 2026 Summit.

The Expo will showcase organizations and companies operating across the sports ecosystem, including sports federations, National Olympic Committees, educational institutions, sports technology companies, health and wellness providers, tourism organizations, financial institutions, corporate brands, entrepreneurs, NGOs, sports manufacturers, media organizations, and innovative startups.

The 50MIA SPORTS EXPO provides exhibitors with an exceptional platform to showcase products, services, technologies, investment opportunities, and innovative solutions while engaging directly with an influential audience of sports leaders, policymakers, investors, and decision-makers from across Africa and beyond.

Exhibitor Booth Reservations Open

*Monday, July 27, 2026*

Organizations interested in exhibiting can reserve booth space through:

www.50mia.com

Booth availability is limited and will be allocated on a *first-come, first-served basis*.

Official Launch of the 2026 Nominations*

Africa Sports Ventures Group and its strategic partners are proud to announce that nominations for the *2026 50 Most Influential African Women in Sports Awards* will officially open on:

Friday, July 31, 2026

This date has been intentionally selected to coincide with Pan-African Women’s Day, making it the perfect occasion to celebrate and recognize the extraordinary women whose leadership continues to transform sport across Africa and the global African Diaspora.

Beginning July 31, nominations may be submitted through the official 50MIA website:

www.50mia.com

The distinguished honorees will be formally recognized during the prestigious *50 Most Influential African Women in Sports Awards Gala* on *Saturday, November 7, 2026*, in Dakar, Senegal.

2026 Award Categories

The 2026 Awards will recognize outstanding women across the following categories:

* Sports Leadership, Governance & Administration

* *Athlete Excellence & Performance

* *Coaching Excellence & Athlete Development

* *Sports Officiating & Technical Excellence

* *Sports Media, Broadcasting & Journalism

* *Sports Business, Marketing & Commercial Innovation

* *Sports Science, Medicine, Technology & Innovation

* *Community Development, Education & Social Impact*

* *Global African Diaspora Impact*

Special Recognition Awards*

* *Rising Star Award*
* *Fatma Samoura Lifetime Achievement Award*

Rooted To Rise

The 2026 Summit represents far more than an awards ceremony. It is a continental platform dedicated to advancing policy, strengthening institutions, creating partnerships, celebrating excellence, and accelerating investment in women’s sport across Africa.

For three days, Dakar will become Africa’s meeting place for thought leadership, collaboration, innovation, networking, and recognition, while leveraging the global spotlight of the historic Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games to showcase Africa’s remarkable women leaders in sport.

ASVG invites governments, sports organizations, educational institutions, corporations, development agencies, entrepreneurs, and members of the public to join us as we celebrate the women who continue to inspire, lead, and transform African sport.

About Africa Sports Ventures Group (ASVG)

Africa Sports Ventures Group (ASVG) is a Pan-African sports, media, events, and business development company committed to positioning sport as a driver of economic development, innovation, youth empowerment, education, tourism, and continental transformation. Through flagship initiatives including the *50 Most Influential African Women in Sports Summit & Awards, the **Legends Athletics & Running Series, and **African Sports Monthly Magazine*, ASVG continues to build world-class platforms that celebrate excellence while creating opportunities across Africa’s rapidly growing sports industry.

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