Gregori International at the 2026 Dakar Youth Olympic Games
Gregori International, a key player of the 2026 Youth Olympic Games in Dakar, Senegal
Fibersoil: Strengthening the Soil While Preserving
Natural Turf
From drainage to sodding: mastering the entire structure of the site
La technologie FiberSoil incorporates fibers into the substrate to enhance surface stability while maintaining a natural lawn.
From drainage to turf installation, the Gregori International teams laid the various layers of the field at Iba Mar Diop Stadium to prepare the turf for the demands of rugby sevens.
Facilities that remain in use
after the Games
Synthetic turf, basketball courts, track and field facilities: infrastructure for the legacy of the 2026 Dakar Games
The barracks are part of the legacy of the 2026 Dakar Youth Olympic Games, with facilities designed for the National Gendarmerie and Senegalese youth.
Two soccer fields with synthetic turf meet this need for sustainable infrastructure at the Tour de l’Oeuf complex.
Finally, Gregori International has built 9 synthetic turf fields, 3 basketball courts, 2 children’s playgrounds, and 1 track and field track in the heart of the Greater Dakar neighborhoods.
Your sports project: soil analysis for the playing surface
Gregori International provides support for the construction and renovation of sports fields and equestrian facilities. Our teams develop a solution tailored to the sport and the site, coordinate the work through to the preparation of the playing surface, and incorporate maintenance requirements from the construction phase onward.
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What sports surfaces did Gregori International build for the 2026 Dakar Youth Olympic Games?
Gregori International constructed the main field and the practice field at the Iba Mar Diop Stadium in Dakar, as well as the equestrian surfaces at the Diamniadio Barracks in Senegal. The Iba Mar Diop Stadium hosted the rugby sevens events, and the Diamniadio Barracks hosted the show jumping events.
What kind of turf was used for the rugby sevens at Iba Mar Diop Stadium?
The rugby sevens competition at the 2026 Dakar Youth Olympic Games was played on a natural grass field reinforced with FiberSoil technology. Gregori International incorporated fibers into the substrate in which the grass is rooted to stabilize the ground beneath the players’ feet, particularly during changes of direction. The training field at Iba Mar Diop Stadium was also constructed with natural grass.
How are the equestrian surfaces in Diamniadio constructed and drained?
At the Diamniadio equestrian facility, Gregori International constructed the surfaces using a working layer of washed equestrian sand laid over a drainage layer of coarse sand. The drainage system removes excess water, while the sub-irrigation system moistens the surface from below. The facility includes a competition arena, a training arena, and a lunging area.
Who maintained the lawn at Iba Mar Diop and the equestrian grounds in Diamniadio during the 2026 Dakar Youth Olympic Games?
Gregori International was responsible for maintaining the rugby sevens field at Iba Mar Diop Stadium and the equestrian grounds at the Diamniadio Barracks during the 2026 Dakar Youth Olympic Games.