Olympics

Kirsty Coventry has carved her name into the annals of sports history, becoming the inaugural woman and the first African to ascend to the presidency of the International Olympic Committee (IOC). On June 23, 2025, she officially took the reins, succeeding Thomas Bach of Germany, who concluded a twelve-year tenure. Coventry's election at the IOC's 144th Session, held in the picturesque backdrop of Greece in March, signified a pivotal moment for gender representation in global sports governance. Competing against a…

In a remarkable turn of events, Kirsty Coventry has etched her name in history as the first African and youngest individual to assume the presidency of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) at just 41 years old. This dual Olympic swimming champion has broken barriers not only for her continent but for women globally, becoming the first female to lead the IOC since its inception 106 years ago. Coventry’s journey is nothing short of inspiring. Imagine a young girl in a small Zimbabwean town, diligently honing her swimming…

As the vibrant pulse of Senegal quickens in anticipation, the countdown to the Youth Olympic Games has truly begun. Slated to unfold over the course of two exhilarating weeks from October 31 to November 15, 2026, this monumental event aims to unite approximately 2,700 young athletes from across the globe. Can you imagine the excitement coursing through the veins of these budding champions, all eager to display their talents on an international stage? This year is particularly significant, as it marks the first time an…

At the 2024 Paralympic Games, a remarkable accomplishment unfolded as ten African nations stood proudly on the podium, collectively clinching a total of 23 gold medals across eight countries. This achievement highlights the growing prowess of athletes from the continent in various sporting disciplines. On this grand stage, Morocco distinguished itself as the standout performer, amassing an impressive haul of 15 medals. Yet, it was Algeria that stole the spotlight with a remarkable six golds, marking its dominance in the…

Ivory Coast Marie-Josée Ta Lou finished again in fourth place in the 100 meters at the Olympic Games, on July 31, 2021 in Tokyo, five years after finishing at the foot of the podium over this distance and over 200 meters at the Rio Games. Jamaicans Elaine Thompson-Herah (1st), Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce (2nd) and Shericka Jackson (3rd) dominated this final.…

A Ugandan athlete disappeared on July 16 in the Osaka region of Japan. He had not turned up for a Covid-19 test, which warned local authorities. He was found a few days later. Ugandan media announced on Saturday, July 24, that he is currently in custody. Cap on his head, jeans with holes and hanging arms, a photo published by…

Its presence in Tokyo is a miracle. Dorian Keletela, a young 22-year-old sprinter, will line up for the 100-meter event to defend the colors of the international refugee team. After fleeing Congo alone five years ago, a country with which he has completely forged ties, it is in Portugal that the athlete now dreams of a fate like Francis Obikwelu, his idol and his new coach.…

At the 2016 Olympics in Rio, African delegations won 45 medals, including 10 gold. Will Africa do better at the Tokyo 2021 Olympics? Here are ten athletes and teams from the mainland to watch in Japan. Abdoul Razak Issoufou Alfaga (Taekwondo / Niger)With Cheick Cissé and Ruth Gbagbi (Ivory Coast) or Anthony Obame (Gabon),…

Guinea's Sports Minister Sanoussy Bantama Sow announced on Wednesday that his country will not participate in the Tokyo Olympics. According to him, the government wants to "preserve the health of athletes" in the face of "the upsurge in variants of Covid-19". For the first time since 1976, there will be no Guinean athlete at…

The Frenchman Benoît Vêtu is the head coach of the Japanese national cycling team. After winning the gold medal at the 2016 Olympics in Rio with the Chinese women's sprint team, he will try to reproduce the performance with the Japanese team - this time at the Olympic Games in Tokyo, which begins on July 23. at considerable cost of the Japanese to shine in Tokyo. We profile them as well as the sport Keirin, a bike path event that is very popular in Japan and which generates large sums of money thanks to betting. .