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Wushu Takes Flight at Dakar 2026, Africa's First Olympic Stage
Chinese martial art wushu taolu makes its Youth Olympic debut in Dakar, adding fresh fire to Africa's first-ever Olympic stage.
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Yiech Pur Biel Leads Refugee Team Into Youth Olympics History
South Sudan's Yiech Pur Biel is making history again, this time leading the first refugee team ever at the Youth Olympics.
Congolese Judoka Arno Yafunga Botay Fights to Prove Refugees Belong at Dakar 2026
Forced out of DR Congo in 2017, Arno Yafunga Botay now steps onto the judo mat at the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympics with a message for the world.
Black Maidens Brace for Argentina Test With World Cup Quarter-Final on the Line
Ghana's U-17 women face Argentina in Rabat with a last-eight spot at stake, and coach Joe Nana Adarkwa is warning of tougher times ahead.
Ofei Vows Black Meteors Will End Ghana's Olympic Drought vs Libya
Black Meteors boss Desmond Ofei guarantees Ghana will book a 2028 Olympic ticket, with a tough second-round tie against Libya looming.
Dakar 2026 Makes History as Africa Hosts Its First Olympic Event
Senegal is set to welcome 2,700 young athletes in 2026, putting Africa at the center of the Olympic movement for the first time.
Ofei Backs Black Meteors: Ghana Will Be at LA 2028, 100%
Ghana U-23 boss Desmond Ofei is fully convinced the Black Meteors will end a two-decade Olympic drought at Los Angeles 2028.
England Beat USA in Atlanta to Win First Cerebral Palsy World Cup
Sam Dewhirst and David Porcher found the net as England toppled the hosts in Atlanta to claim a historic first Cerebral Palsy World Cup crown.
Qatar Fuels Dakar 2026 Youth Olympics With 15 Buses and Security Gear
Africa's first-ever Olympic event gets a major boost as Qatar delivers buses and security equipment to Senegal.
Black Queens Demolish Mauritius 7-0 to Reach Olympic Third Round
Ghana's Black Queens hammered Mauritius 7-0 in Essipong to book a spot in the third round of LA 2028 Olympic qualifying.
Black Queens Crush Mauritius 10-0, Set Up Zambia Showdown for LA 2028
Ghana's Black Queens thrashed Mauritius 7-0 in Takoradi to storm into the third round of Olympic qualifying, where Zambia await.
Black Queens Name Boakye-Led XI to Chase LA 2028 Olympic Berth
Ghana's Black Queens send out a strong lineup against Mauritius, aiming to finish the job and push closer to the LA 2028 Olympics.
Black Queens Eye LA 2028 as Björkegren Demands Sharper Finishing
Ghana hold a 3-0 cushion over Mauritius, but coach Kim Lars Björkegren wants his Black Queens to stop wasting chances and close out the tie.
Black Queens Eye Olympic Third Round With 3-0 Cushion vs Mauritius
Ghana's Black Queens host Mauritius at Essipong Stadium needing just a draw to push their LA 2028 Olympic dream into the next round.
Black Queens Eye LA 2028 Ticket With Final Prep at Essipong
Ghana's Black Queens hit the Essipong pitch today holding a 3-0 lead over Mauritius, one step from the next round of Olympic qualifying.
Esiovwa-Thompson wins Nigeria’s first gold medal at Commonwealth Fencing Championships
Oghenegaren Esiovwa-Thompson has etched his name into Nigerian sporting history, winning the country’s first-ever gold medal at the Commonwealth Fencing Championships.
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South Africa Announces Plan to Bid for the 2036 or 2040 Olympic Games
South Africa on Thursday announced its plan to bid for the 2036 or 2040 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
The government said it had begun discussions with the International Olympi
AfroBallers Spotlight: The 2026 Junior Olympics in Dakar
AfroBallers Spotlight: The 2026 Junior Olympics in Dakar
A Historic First for AfricaThe 2026 Junior Olympic Games in Dakar, Senegal, represent a groundbreaking moment as th
Kenyan Teenager Emmanuel Wanyonyi Become Third-Fastest Man in 800m
At the Kenyan Athletics Olympics Trials in Nairobi, 19-year-old Emmanuel Wanyonyi ran the fastest 800 meters since 2012, qualifying him for the Paris Olympics. His time of 1:41.70
Gabby Douglas returns to gymnastics after 8 years, eyeing the 2024 Olympics
After an eight-year absence, Gabby Douglas has returned to gymnastics with her sights set on the 2024 Paris Olympics. If she makes the cut, she will be the oldest American woman to
Behind the Scenes with the Nigerian Women's Basketball Team at the Tokyo Olympics
Ezinne Kalu of the Team Nigeria Women's basketball team gives Afroballers an all access behind the scenes look as Team Nigeria gets ready to take on the world in the Olympics. Ther
D’Tigers put on a show but now it’s time for real play
Exhibition basketball games ahead of the upcoming Olympics in Tokyo have wrapped and teams will now have to finalise rosters ahead of next week’s tip-off.
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