2018 African Youth Games
The 3rd African Youth Games took place in Algiers, Algeria from 18 to 28 July 2018. The Games featured approximately 3,300 athletes from 55 African countries who competed in 30 sports.[1] Algiers was awarded the games by Association of National Olympic Committees of Africa in 2014.[2]
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| Nations participating | 55 |
|---|---|
| Athletes participating | 3,300 |
| Events | 30 sports |
| Opening ceremony | 18 July 2018 |
| Closing ceremony | 28 July 2018 |
| Officially opened by | President Abdelaziz Bouteflika |
| Ceremony venue | July 5, 1962 Stadium, Algiers, Algeria |
| Website | jajalger2018 |
Participating nations
Sports
Thirty sports were contested in this edition of African Youth Games.[3] Archery, athletics, beach volleyball, field hockey, rowing, and rugby sevens competition also served as qualification for the 2018 Youth Olympic Games.[4]
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Medal table
Host nation
| Rank | Nation | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | 103 | 57 | 44 | 204 |
| 2 | | 71 | 71 | 83 | 225 |
| 3 | | 36 | 46 | 54 | 136 |
| 4 | | 29 | 37 | 39 | 105 |
| 5 | | 29 | 32 | 42 | 103 |
| 6 | | 15 | 13 | 5 | 33 |
| 7 | | 11 | 8 | 6 | 25 |
| 8 | | 8 | 9 | 13 | 30 |
| 9 | | 8 | 7 | 13 | 28 |
| 10 | | 6 | 4 | 5 | 15 |
| 11 | | 3 | 2 | 9 | 14 |
| 12 | | 2 | 0 | 3 | 5 |
| 13 | | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 14 | | 1 | 7 | 11 | 19 |
| 15 | | 1 | 3 | 10 | 14 |
| 16 | | 1 | 3 | 4 | 8 |
| 17 | | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 |
| 18 | | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 |
| 19 | | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 |
| 20 | | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| 21 | | 0 | 4 | 3 | 7 |
| 22 | | 0 | 3 | 11 | 14 |
| 23 | | 0 | 3 | 3 | 6 |
| 24 | | 0 | 3 | 2 | 5 |
| 0 | 3 | 2 | 5 | |
| 26 | | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | |
| 28 | | 0 | 1 | 4 | 5 |
| 29 | | 0 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| 30 | | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | |
| 32 | | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| 33 | | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | |
| 35 | | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | |
| 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | |
| 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | |
| Totals (38 nations) | 330 | 327 | 390 | 1047 | |
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References
- "Jeux africains de la jeunesse : le président la République décoré de l'ordre du Grand mérite du sport et de l'olympisme africain". Radio Algerierienne. Retrieved 21 July 2018.
- Butler, Nick. "Algiers awarded 3rd African Youth Games in 2018 after "impeccable bid"". Inside the Games. Retrieved 21 July 2018.
- Pavitt, Michael. "African Youth Games begins with Opening Ceremony in Algiers". Inside the Games. Retrieved 21 July 2018.
- "Planning". Jeux Africains Jeunesse. Retrieved 21 July 2018.
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