Sports
20 March 2025
Kirsty Coventry Emerges as First Woman and African to Head International Olympic Committee
The former Zimbabwean swimmer and Olympian has served on the IOC Athletes’ Commission since 2018.
The former Zimbabwean swimmer and Olympian has served on the IOC Athletes’ Commission since 2018.
The Kenyan triple World and Olympic 1,500m champion will be attempting to shave nearly eight seconds off her own women’s mile record.
Against a backdrop of limited resources and official recognition, Kenya's skateboarding community finds creative ways to build an inclusive scene with Olympic aspirations.
Even skeptics are beginning to compare the 17-year-old sensation, Gout Gout, to Usain Bolt.
At the just concluded Olympics, athletes from Nigeria and some African countries faced big and small challenges caused by institutional failures that have been going on for years.
The Olympic men’s football third place game between regional rivals Egypt and Morocco delivered a high intensity game as promised.
From Letsile Tebogo’s historic 200m win to a first African medal in gymnastics, here are some shining moments for Africa from week two of the Summer Games.
Stadiums are being renovated, volunteers are being trained, and partnerships with local tourist outlets are being set up, instilling confidence in Senegal’s ability to host the world come 2026.
Letsile Tebogo is a firm favorite at this year’s Olympics in Paris and he’s highly motivated to take on the competition.
Amidst the ceaseless amount of headlines coming out of the summer games, several African highlights have captured our attention.
Kenya’s rising tennis star is building her path to the pro tour while dreaming of a future for African talent.
The historic win by the boxer born in Cameroon is a symbol of hope and resilience for millions of displaced people worldwide.
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