Historic First Victory for South Sudan Men’s Basketball Team at the Olympics Games
On Sunday, 28 July, in Villeneuve-d’Ascq, the South Sudan men’s basketball team made history by winning their first-ever Olympic basketball tournament game. Against the Puerto Rico team, the South Sudanese triumphed with an impressive score of 90-79, a resounding achievement that will be etched in the country’s sports annals. Remarkable Performance From the start of […]
President Bassirou Diomaye unveils plans for the YOG Dakar 2026
How the Senegalese President, Bassirou Diomaye FAYE, is preparing for the Youth Olympic Games Dakar 2026 with focus on collaboration, financial management and security. The YOG will take place from 31 October to 13 November 2026 in Dakar, Diamniadio and Saly. Senegalese President, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, outlined Senegal’s preparations for the Youth Olympic Games (YOG) […]
South Africa bags a Bronze medal in Rugby at the Olympic Games Paris 2024
The Paris 2024 Olympic Games witnessed a memorable moment for African rugby, with South Africa grabbing the bronze medal in the rugby sevens event. This victory is a real demonstration of resilience and talent, cementing the Springboks’ reputation on the international stage. Journey fraught with challenges The road to bronze was no easy one for […]
Tunisian fencer Farès FERJANI clinches silver at the Olympic Games Paris 2024
The Olympic Games Paris 2024 have revealed extraordinary African talents such as Tunisia’s Farès FERJANI, whose light has shone even brighter. By winning the silver medal in the men’s individual sabre, FERJANI has not only left an imprint on the history of Tunisian fencing, he also earned Africa’s first medal at the Games. Determination and […]
MUSTAPHA BERRAF re-elected as IOC member until 2028
The ANOCA President has been elected by an overwhelming majority of IOC members as IOC member until the end of 2028. The vote was conducted during the 142nd IOC Session and confirmed by the Executive Board through an exceptional procedure. He is thus recognised for his hard work as one of the greatest African leaders […]
Dakar 2026 unveils official motto at the 142nd IOC Session
The Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games Organising Committee (YOGOC) has unveiled its official motto for the next edition of the YOG during a presentation at the 142nd IOC Session in Paris. The motto – “Africa welcomes, Dakar celebrates” – highlights the uniqueness of this edition of the YOG, Senegal being the first African country to host an Olympic […]
