African Games 2023 Road to Paris 2024

[thepharoah 2,289]

21 minutes ago, Fer GUA said:

Is it first medal ever in African Games for South Sudan? Too bad the was no Basketball at the African Games.

 

yes it it , they didn't win any medals in previous 3 editions 

[bestmen 2,566]

Gold In boxing 86kg , the guy is 19 yo , first international event for him 

[Fer GUA 124]

First ever medal for Equatorial Guinea at African Games??!!

[Olympian1010 7,479]

On 3/22/2024 at 4:10 AM, thepharoah said:

1st medal and 1st gold for South Sudan in Women's Half Marathon by Loliha Atalena 

Found a replay for those interested. 
 

 

[thepharoah 2,289]

 

Final Ranking of Medals Table 

[thepharoah 2,289]

[Fer GUA 124]

I would have thought Morocco  would place better with more gold than 9.

 

Also, Egypt  first time a nation wins 100+ gold medals in one edition. Impressive!

[JoshMartini007 2,214]

45 minutes ago, Fer GUA said:

I would have thought Morocco  would place better with more gold than 9.

 

Also, Egypt  first time a nation wins 100+ gold medals in one edition. Impressive!

Historically, Morocco has not had a good relationship with the African Games due to its stance on Western Sahara. It was only in 2019 that they were allowed to return.

[bestmen 2,566]

Morocco even at home in 2019 did place 5 

[bestmen 2,566]

they have to stop adding 'non sport' this arm wrestling was a joke 

3 Gold in weightlifting was always adventagous for Nigeria