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Representation on the rise: African nations double presence at these Winter Olympics

Fourteen athletes from eight African nations are set to compete at the Winter Olympics, marking a significant increase from ...

African athletes have blazed a trail at Winter Olympics for over 60 years

Athletes from around the world are in the Italian Alps for the opening of the 2026 Winter Olympics on Friday – including 13 sportspeople from eight African countries. Though the continent isn't ...

Africa at the Winter Olympics - South Africa sends five athletes to Milano Cortina

South Africa are set to be the best-represented African country at the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics (Feb. 6-22), with ...
Dallas Weekly

Black Athletes Break Barriers at 2026 Winter Olympics

The 2026 Winter Olympics saw a significant number of Black athletes from around the world, including two-time Olympian Erin Jackson, Laila Edwards, and Stevenson Savart, competing in sports ...
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African nations make Winter Olympic history

Even though the Olympics connect the global village, the Winter Games remain a distant dream for Africa, a continent where snow and ice are hard to find. Winter sports face high barriers from the ...