Asaba 2018 news

Asaba 2018 refers to the 21st African Senior Athletics Championships, which took place from August 1 to August 5, 2018, in Asaba, Nigeria. Here are some news highlights from the event:

Medal Table:

• Nigeria topped the medal table with 12 gold medals, 12 silver medals, and 7 bronze medals.
• South Africa finished second with 11 gold medals, 10 silver medals, and 8 bronze medals.
• Kenya finished third with 8 gold medals, 6 silver medals, and 7 bronze medals.

Notable Performances:

• Wayde van Niekerk of South Africa set a new African record in the men's 400m with a time of 43.52 seconds.
• Caster Semenya of South Africa won the women's 800m with a time of 1:56.41 minutes, a new African record.
• Nijel Amos of Botswana won the men's 800m with a time of 1:45.11 minutes, a new African record.
• Luvo Manyonga of South Africa won the men's long jump with a jump of 8.56 meters, a new African record.

Controversies:

• The championships were marred by controversy when the Nigerian team was accused of using fake athletes to compete in the event. The International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) later confirmed that 10 Nigerian athletes were found to have used fake identities.
• The event was also criticized for poor organization and infrastructure, with many athletes and officials complaining about the lack of adequate facilities and amenities.

Other News:

• The championships were the first major international athletics event to be held in Nigeria since the 2003 All-Africa Games.
• The event was attended by athletes from 53 countries across Africa.
• The championships were marked by a series of protests and demonstrations by athletes and officials, who were unhappy with the organization of the event and the lack of support from the Nigerian government.

Overall, the 2018 African Senior Athletics Championships in Asaba, Nigeria, were marked by a mix of impressive performances, controversy, and criticism.