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A Warm Welcome for South Africa's Paralympians
South Africa's Paralympic athletes received an enthusiastic welcome at OR Tambo International Airport after returning from the 2012 Games in London.
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Nigeria Ranks Third in Africa At Paralympic Games
The athletes took third place in the African medal rankings at the London 2012 Paralympic Games, winning 13 medals overall.
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Rwandan Runner Seeks to Make Amends
Hermas Cliff Muvuny sought to redemption in the men's 800m after his disappointing performance in the 400m final at the London Paralympic Games.
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African Paralympic Medal Standings
| Country | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Africa | 8 | 12 | 9 | 29 |
| Egypt | 4 | 4 | 7 | 15 |
| Algeria | 4 | 6 | 9 | 19 |
| Tunisia | 9 | 5 | 5 | 19 |
| Nigeria | 6 | 5 | 2 | 13 |
| Morocco | 3 | 0 | 3 | 6 |
| Kenya | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 |
| Namibia | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Ethiopia | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Angola | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
Top Headlines
- Gambia: Sang Ndong Revel in Award (Daily Observer)
- Nigeria: NSC Partners Military to Win Five Medals At 2016 Olympics (Daily Trust)
- North Africa: Maghreb Olympic and Athletic Festival to Be Created (Tunis Afrique Presse)
- Gambia: Mass Axi Gai Is GNOC Personality of the Year (Foroyaa)
- Gambia: GNOC Decorates Sports Heroes and Heroines At Banquette (The Point)
- Kenya: Longosiwa Tops Rift Prisons List (The Star)
- Nigeria: Nigeria Leads Lobby to Retain Wrestling At 2020 Olympics (This Day)
- Kenya: Unremitted Millions Dominate Wanjiru Memorial (Capital FM)
- Nigeria: Olympic Day Run Beckons (Vanguard)
- Nigeria: AFN - Preparations for 2016 Olympic Games in Progress (Daily Trust)
- Rwanda: RNOC Launches Mini-Olympics At Kagarama SS (New Times)
- South Africa: ASA Incompetence Obstructing the Road to Olympic Success (DA)
- Nigeria: Revealed! What Fired Up the Man Who Won Nigeria Olympic Gold (Vanguard)
- Nigeria: Special Olympics Nigeria Prepares for South-East Regional Games (Leadership)
- Gambia: Not All Are Welcome At GNOC Extraordinary AGM (The Point)
- Gambia: GNOC to Organise Two-Week Basketball Course (Daily Observer)
- Kenya: What Makes Rudisha Special? (Capital FM)
- Kenya: Cruise Control (The Star)
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- South Africa: Russia Invites SA to Rock 'N' Roll (Biz-Community)
- Gambia: GNOC Award Committee Chairman Speaks On Annual Award (The Point)
- Nigeria: Nigeria Receives Remaining Five Sydney Gold Medals (This Day)
- Nigeria: Sydney Gold Medals Arrive (Vanguard)
- Tanzania: Sports Unite Nations, No Doubt About It (Daily News)
- Gambia: GNOC Case to Be Heard Today (Foroyaa)
- Angola: Nation Wants to Increase Medals in 2016 Paralympics (ANGOP)
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