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Ghana just passed a landmark bill creating a dedicated sports fund to solve decades of underfunding that's held back athletes. The Ghana Olympic Committee says this stable financing will transform how the country develops talent and competes globally.
Zimbabwean teenage athletes are preparing for the 2024 Youth Olympic Games in Dakar, the first Olympic event ever hosted on African soil. The historic Games represent a breakthrough moment for young African athletes competing close to home.
Africa's biggest road race is putting up a quarter million dollars in prize money, with equal rewards for male and female elite runners. The 11th Access Bank Lagos City Marathon continues to attract world-class athletes with its Gold Label status and deep payout structure.
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South Africa's cricket team heads into the T20 World Cup with all four opening batters hitting career-high form at exactly the right moment. After years of struggles, captain Aiden Markram just scored his best-ever international innings alongside three teammates who are crushing it.
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South Africa's SA20 cricket tournament is cementing its spot as the world's second-biggest franchise league with packed stadiums, rising talent, and creative fan engagement. The fourth season drew sold-out crowds and discovered breakthrough young stars while keeping fans entertained on and off the field.
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South Africa's most dominant cricket team is one win away from a historic third championship despite playing all playoff matches away from their roaring home crowd. The Sunrisers Eastern Cape lost only three games this season and earned four bonus point victories on their march to Saturday's final.