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South Africa: Delegation ‘Kept to a Minimum’, Insists Department, As Gayton Mckenzie and Deputy Jet Off to Paris
[Daily Maverick] When the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympics starts on Friday evening, new Sports, Arts and Culture Minister Gayton McKenzie will be in the crowd. His deputy Peace Mabe will be in Paris to support the Paralympic team at the ope…
Kenya: Faith Kipyegon Is Set to Make Olympics History – What Kenya Needs to Do to Keep Producing Athletes Like Her
[The Conversation Africa] Kenyan running star Faith Kipyegon is considered one of the greatest 1,500m athletes the world has ever seen. If she wins her third consecutive Olympic gold in Paris, she’ll become the first athlete in the history of the event…
Nigeria: Paris 2024 – Aruna, Assar Get Tricky Draws in First-Round of Men’s Singles
[This Day] African superstars Nigeria’s Quadri Aruna and Egypt’s Omar Assar have been handed tricky draws in the first round of Men’s Singles in the table tennis competition of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in France.
Nigeria: Nigeria Vs Brazil Revives 1996 Fond Memory
[This Day] The Nigeria Super Falcons are set to face Brazil in their opening match of the 2024 Olympics on Thursday.
Nigeria: Murray to Retire After Paris Olympics
[Daily Trust] Sir Andy Murray has confirmed he will retire from tennis after the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Namibia: Namibia’s Paralympic Committee Rocked By Corruption Claims
[Namibian] With the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris just over a month away, the Namibia National Paralympic Committee (NNPC) is rocked by claims of various irregularities.
Rwanda: Rwanda’s Mukandanga, Manizabayo to Carry the Flag At Paris 2024 Olympics Opening
[New Times] Long distance runner Clementine Mukandanga and cyclist Eric Manizabayo have been named flagbearers of Team Rwanda at the glamourous opening ceremony of the 2024 Olympic Games which officially kick off in Paris, France, on Friday, July 26 an…
Africa: Women Athletes Aim to Beat 17 Olympic Medals Won in Tokyo
[VOA] Nairobi, Kenya — The 2024 Olympics begin Friday, with more than 10,000 athletes gathering in Paris dreaming of winning gold, silver or bronze. Among them will be dozens of women from African countries, many of whom have overcome major social and…
Ghana: The Norwegian Embassy Failed to Do Its Job – Sports Minister
[Accra Times] According to the Minister he should not be held responsible for something that was not his responsibility.
Nigeria: Nigeria Vs Brazil Preview – Super Falcons Eye Historic Win in Bordeaux
[Premium Times] With a good balance of experience and talent, Randy Waldrum’s team looks poised to make a statement.