African Beach Games
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]
| Abbreviation | ABG |
|---|---|
| First event | 2019 African Beach Games in Sal, Cape Verde |
| Occur every | four years |
| Last event | 2019 African Beach Games in Sal, Cape Verde |
| Purpose | Beach sports event for nations on the African continent |
All of the competing nations are for the African continent. The first Games were held on the island of Sal, Cape Verde in June 2019.[2]
Editions
| Edition | Year | Host city | Host nation | Start date | End date | Nations | Sports | Events | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2019 | Sal |  |
14 June | 23 June | 45 | 11 | 28 | [3] |
| 2 | 2023 | Tunis |  |
14 June | 23 June | 45 | 11 | 28 |
See also
References
- "Palenfo encouraged to run for fourth term as ANOCA President as African Beach Games receives green light". 2015-05-16. Retrieved 2018-08-08.
- "Cape Verde set to be awarded African Beach Games at ANOCA General Assembly". 2017-02-12. Retrieved 2018-08-08.
- "Sal 2019 - 1st African Beach Games | Sal, Cape Verde". Sal 2019 - 1st African Beach Games | Sal, Cape Verde. Retrieved 2018-08-08.
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