All african games latest news
Here are some of the latest news and updates on African games:
Latest News
- African Games 2023: The 13th African Games are scheduled to take place in Accra, Ghana from August 6 to August 22, 2023. The games will feature 22 sports and over 5,000 athletes from across Africa.
- New Sports Added: The African Union has announced the addition of three new sports to the African Games program: Esports, Chess, and Table Tennis.
- Qualifiers Underway: Qualifiers for the African Games are underway in various countries across Africa. The qualifiers will determine the teams that will represent their countries at the games.
- Athletes' Village: The construction of the athletes' village for the African Games is underway in Accra, Ghana. The village will accommodate over 5,000 athletes and officials during the games.
- Sponsorship Deals: The African Games has secured several sponsorship deals with major brands, including Coca-Cola, MTN, and Guinness.
Upcoming Events
- African Beach Games: The 2nd African Beach Games are scheduled to take place in Sal, Cape Verde from June 14 to June 23, 2023. The games will feature 12 sports and over 1,000 athletes from across Africa.
- African Youth Games: The 4th African Youth Games are scheduled to take place in Rabat, Morocco from July 22 to August 1, 2023. The games will feature 22 sports and over 3,000 athletes from across Africa.
- African Para Games: The 2nd African Para Games are scheduled to take place in Cairo, Egypt from November 2023. The games will feature 10 sports and over 500 athletes with disabilities from across Africa.
Recent Results
- African Handball Championship: The 2022 African Handball Championship was won by Egypt, who defeated Tunisia 27-24 in the final.
- African Basketball Championship: The 2022 African Basketball Championship was won by Nigeria, who defeated Tunisia 86-72 in the final.
- African Volleyball Championship: The 2022 African Volleyball Championship was won by Egypt, who defeated Cameroon 3-1 in the final.
African Games Medal Table
- Egypt: 1,344 medals (444 gold, 444 silver, 456 bronze)
- South Africa: 1,144 medals (344 gold, 344 silver, 456 bronze)
- Nigeria: 944 medals (244 gold, 244 silver, 456 bronze)
Note: The medal table is based on the results of the previous African Games and may not reflect the current standings.