The African Games are held every four years in different countries, and now it is set to be in the largest cities of Ghana, including Accra, Cape Coast, and Kumasi. Generally, the 13th Accra African Games was set for 2023; however, it has been postponed due to the conflict between the event’s shareholders, the African Union (AU), and the AASC.
When the issues were resolved, the stakeholders decided that Ghana would remain the host of the said event, which will be held next year in March 2024. In addition, the Local Organizing Committee (LOC) complimented Ghana for its excellent ongoing renovation and facility preparation for the upcoming African Games.
What Are African Games?
African games, also known as the All-African Games (AAG), are one of the largest continental sports events worldwide, approved by the International Olympic Committee. The African Games feature the sports, talent, and strength of many African countries and athletes worldwide.
In addition, the African Game represents not only the sports athletes’ talent and their country’s independence and unity. On the other hand, the African Games are now on their 13th; The last event was held in 2019 in Rabat, Morocco.
What Types of Sports are Seen in All-African Games?
You may be wondering what sports athletes play in the All-African Games. In the 12th AAG event, they were able to organize 24 different sports, some of which are the following:
Football
Football is a sport that will never be left out in all Olympic games. Many people are head over heels for African football teams, making them place a bet on numerous betting sites. In addition, the best betting apps in Ghana are always available online, mainly when the 13th African Games starts in 2024.
Chess
Aside from physical sports, mind games are also included in AAG. Many nations participated in the chess tournament, including Egypt, which won the gold medal awards.
Swimming
One of the best sports organized by the African Games is swimming. Many people feel the fun, enjoyment, and tension are worth it because of the athletes’ outstanding performance. The techniques and preparation of the swimmers are also shown in the event.
Tennis
Another physically-related game organized by AAG is tennis. The leading country that brought home many gold medals in Egypt. On the other hand, some countries won silver and bronze medals.
Who Will Participate?
Ghana will lead the 13th African Games, and three large cities will participate in the event, Accra (The Capital City), Kumasi, and Cape Coast. Since AAG is postponed, other Nation participants are not yet disclosed. On the other hand, in the last All-African Games, 54 countries participated in the event.
2024 will be the Best Year!
The upcoming All-African Games excites many people, including the athletes, organizers, audience, and the country of Ghana. Hosting an Olympic event is an honorable experience for Ghana because of the numerous advantages AAG provides. Indeed, longer preparation is a great help to organize such a big event.