Botswana wins bid to host 2nd youth African games

At a function held on the 12th March 2013, in Gaborone Botswana, the President of the Association of National Olympic Committees of Africa, Lt. General Lassana Palenfo announced Botswana had won the rights to host the 2nd Youth African Games to take place in May 2014.

The President noted that “In 2014, for the second time, African Youth will reunite to celebrate sport and Olympic values right here in Botswana. Tonight, with great pleasure, I can congratulate Gaborone on its success.” He also said “I wish to note the exemplary cooperation of your National Olympic Committee and your Minister in successfully bidding for these Games. Youth from 53 other African Countries will be present, in your home, to not only compete with each other, but to learn from each other. Lifetime friendships will be forged and unforgettable memories will be made.”

The official hosting contract was signed by the ANOCA President, Lt. General Lassana Palenfo, Minister of Youth, Sport and Culture, the Honorable Shaw Kgathi and the President of the Botswana National Olympic Committee, Sir Negroes Kgositsiele.

The Youth African Games will be the final qualification event before the Youth Olympic Games to be held in Nanjing China.

Botswana wins bid to host 2nd youth African games

Botswana wins bid to host 2nd youth African games