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Africa Performs at the Commonwealth Games

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Moses Kipsiro, pictured running in Uganda, won two gold medals at the 2010 Commonwealth Games in India.

  • Uganda:   Kipsiro - Bring On Bekele

    Monitor, 14 October 2010

    Some refer to Kenenisa Bekele as a freak of nature. Just like Usain Bolt in sprints, Bekele's name comes to mind at the mention of dominance in long-distance running. Read more »

  • Uganda:   My Disturbing Reflections in the Face of Kipsiro's Golds

    Monitor, 14 October 2010

    As the sports fraternity, we are requesting to have a one-on-one chat with the President about sports-related matters. This call comes in the wake of Mr Moses Kipsiro's recent… Read more »

  • South Africa:   Govt Congratulates Delhi Team

    BuaNews, 13 October 2010

    Cabinet has praised South African athletes' performance in the 2010 Delhi Commonwealth Games, while congratulating India for overcoming the odds in hosting the games. Read more »

  • Uganda:   A Rousing Welcome Set for Kipsiro

    New Vision, 13 October 2010

    EXCITED locals are planning for a rousing welcome for Uganda's first double gold medallist Moses Kipsiro who returns home on Sunday from the Commonwealth Games in India. Read more »

  • Uganda:   Beaten Kenyans Salute Moses Kipsiro

    New Vision, 13 October 2010

    MOSES Kipsiro has been saluted by the Kenyan runners he beat to two Commonwealth Games gold medals."We tried to break him down but he kept on and on. Credit to him, he is a strong… Read more »

  • Rwanda:   Sebahire Hits Personal Best

    New Times, 13 October 2010

    Despite finishing outside the medal bracket, Eric Sebahire deserves special praise for his 6th spot finish in the highly competitive 10,000m race at the on-going Commonwealth Games… Read more »

  • Rwanda:   Niyonshuti Back in Medal Hunt

    New Times, 13 October 2010

    Rwanda's top cyclist Adrien Niyonshuti will have another shot at a medal in Delhi when he competes in the 40km individual time trial race. Read more »

  • Nigeria:   Obisia Blames Boxing Woes in India on Technical Input

    Daily Trust, 13 October 2010

    Former boxer Obisia Nwankpa yesterday blamed Nigeria's boxing woes at the 19th Commonwealth Games in New Delhi was on poor team selection and inadequate technical input. Read more »

  • Nigeria:   Osayomi Stripped of Gold, as Second Athlete Fails

    Daily Trust, 13 October 2010

    Nigeria's Oludamola Osayomi was stripped of her 100-meter Commonwealth Games gold medal yesterday, the same day organizers announced that a second Nigerian runner had tested… Read more »

  • Nigeria:   Tosin Oke Hops to Gold

    This Day, 12 October 2010

    On a day that world focus was on Nigeria due to the stripping of Damola Osayomi of the gold medal she won in the 100m event of the 19th Commonwealth Games in Delhi due to dope… Read more »

  • Africa:   Nation Battles South Africa for Top Position

    This Day, 12 October 2010

    As the Commonwealth Games draw to a close on Thursday, Nigeria and South Africa are too close to call on the medals table as they fight over which country would finish first among… Read more »

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