February 08
Nigeria: Nigeria Makes 4th Consecutive Appearance At Winter Olympics
This Day
Nigeria is once again making its mark on the global stage, participating for the fourth consecutive time in the Winter Olympic Games, specifically the Milano Cortina Winter Olympic… Read more »
February 06
Africa: African Athletes Have Blazed a Trail At Winter Olympics for Over 60 Years
RFI
Athletes from around the world are in the Italian Alps for the opening of the 2026 Winter Olympics on Friday - including 13 sportspeople from eight African countries. Though the… Read more »
South Africa: Smith, Burger to Carry SA Flag At Winter Games
SAnews.gov.za
With the 2026 Winter Olympic Games set to get underway, cross-country skier Matthew Smith and skeleton athlete Nicole Burger have been selected to carry the South African flag at… Read more »
February 03
Africa: AI is Coming to Olympic Judging - What Makes It a Game Changer? [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
As the International Olympic Committee (IOC) embraces AI-assisted judging, this technology promises greater consistency and improved transparency. Yet research suggests that trust,… Read more »
January 26
Ghana: GOC Offers Scholarship to Two Athletes
Ghanaian Times
The Ghana Olympic Committee (GOC) has rolled out a targeted athlete development programme in Europe to support two promising athletes as part of preparations towards the 2028… Read more »
January 25
Nigeria: Gumel Hails Omidiran's Appointment to Federal Character Commission
Leadership
Engr. Habu Ahmed Gumel, president of the Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC), has extended his congratulations to Chief Ayo Omidiran following her appointment as Executive Chairman of… Read more »
January 22
Liberia: Lnoc Endorses New Secretary General, VP for Technical Affairs
FrontPageAfrica
The Liberia National Olympic Committee (LNOC) over the weekend officially endorsed two high-ranking officials to lead its Secretariat and technical wing during the body's 2025… Read more »
