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Zimba, who won Zambia's first judo medal at any Olympic event, tells Olympics.com about two key figures that helped him get to this point.

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"I'm going to show this medal to everyone in Zambia" - Elisha Zimba

As the first Olympic event on African soil gets underway, young athletes from around the world share their excitement, medal hopes and dreams of competing at the historic event.

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Dakar 2026: Inside the youth Olympic dreams of next-gen athletes

African women in sport have broken barriers and created incredible moments that not only shaped the narrative around different sports but also inspired millions.

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(L-R): Nawal El Moutawakel, Kaylia Nemour, and Faith Kipyegon

Africa’s female Olympic trailblazers: 10 moments that changed history

Find out how these two prolific strikers measure up against one another as Zambia prepare to face debutants Malawi with a place in the knockout stages at stake.

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Barbra Banda and Temwa Chawinga.

2026 WAFCON: Barbra Banda and Temwa Chawinga head-to-head

The reigning Commonwealth men's 400m champion, who is aiming to become only the second man to win back-to-back titles, says he is capable of wonders at Glasgow 2026.

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Muzala Samukonga: “I fear the feeling of coming out of the medal bracket”

The Women's Africa Cup of Nations 2026 brings together 16 of the continent's best football teams in Morocco competiting for glory as well as places at next year's FIFA Women's World Cup in Brazil.

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WAFCON 2026 Teams, groups, and how to watch

The Women's Africa Cup of Nations 2026 brings together 16 of the continent's best football teams in Morocco competiting for glory as well as places at next year's FIFA Women's World Cup in Brazil. Discover the results and full table standings here.

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WAFCON 2026: Full schedule, results and group standings

From South African swimming legend Le Clos and Nigerian weightlifter Rafiatu Lawal to Uganda’s She Cranes, discover the African stars to watch at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games.

South African swimmer Chad le Clos and Nigerian weightlifter Rafiatu Lawal are among top African stars set to compete at Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games.

Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games: 10 African stars and teams to watch

The meeting on Tuesday 14 July will see Alfred start as favourite in the women's 100m against Thompson-Herah and Tina Clayton, while Gabby Thomas races in the 200m. World 400m record holder Wayde van Niekerk will compete in the men's 200m.

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How to watch the Gyulai István Memorial - full schedule

Siamfuko's journey from a local girls football program to the Olympic stage is a powerful example of the impact of sports on young women. As we mark the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace on 6 April,  that recognizes the positive influence sport has on human rights, peace, and sustainable development, find out how one foundation is empowering girls through football.


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Empowering girls through football: The Força Foundation story.

Empowering girls through football: The Força Foundation story behind Olympian Esther Siamfuko 

Find out the full draw for the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON 2026), the women's African football tournament taking place in Morocco from 17 March - 3 April 2026

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