African Beach Games Explained

African Beach Games
Abbreviation:ABG
Formation:2019 in Sal, Cape Verde
Recurrence:four years
Last:2023 in Hammamet, Tunisia
Purpose:Beach sports event for nations on the African continent

The African Beach Games is a continental multi-sport event held among athletes from the Africa. The Games are organised under the governance of the Association of National Olympic Committees of Africa (ANOCA). The Games were announced by the ANOCA President, Lassana Palenfo, in May 2015.[1]

All of the competing nations are for the African continent.

History

The first Games were held on the island of Sal, Cape Verde in June 2019.[2] [3] In October 2021, Baseball5 was added as a full medal sport for the 2023 edition.[4]

Editions

EditionYearHost cityHost nationStart dateEnd dateNationsSportsEventsTop nation
I2019Sal14 June23 June451128
II2023Hammamet23 June30 June451229
III2027Riabaalign=center colspan=6Future event

See also

Notes and References

  1. News: Palenfo encouraged to run for fourth term as ANOCA President as African Beach Games receives green light. 2015-05-16. 2018-08-08.
  2. News: Cape Verde set to be awarded African Beach Games at ANOCA General Assembly. 2017-02-12. 2018-08-08.
  3. Web site: Sal 2019 - 1st African Beach Games Sal, Cape Verde. Sal 2019 - 1st African Beach Games Sal, Cape Verde. en. 2018-08-08.
  4. Web site: 25 October 2021. Baseball5 to be played at 2023 African Beach Games. 2021-10-25. www.insidethegames.biz.