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Paris 2024: South Africa’s Tatjana smith wins Africa’s first gold medal 

Paris 2024: Tatjana Smith retires from swimming after claiming silver medal

South Africa's Tatjana Smith confirmed her retirement on Thursday after winning a silver medal in the women's 200 metres breaststroke. The 27-year-old came to Paris as the defending champion but was edged by American Kate Douglass. Smith won the 100 metres breaststroke title earlier this week and said it was time to hang up her goggles. "I think it's really just now embracing life and seeing...

2023 African Games: When is it and what is it about?

2023 African Games: When is it and what is it about?

Africa is bracing up for the 13th edition of the African Games that will take place in Ghana from March 8. The continental sports festival has been a traditional event organised by the Africa Union in partnership with the Association of National Olympic Committees of Africa and the Association of African Sports Confederations. All 54 countries on the continent are expected to participate in the quadrennial...