Introduction The first African Military Games were held in Nairobi, Kenya between April 7 and 17, 2002. Organised under the auspices of Organisation of Military Sports in Africa (OSMA) and the International Military Sports Council (CISM), the first edition had 32 African countries in attendance. Why a second edition did not hold until now is befuddling.
Abuja 2024 Games Nigeria are the host of the second African Military Games, from November 18 to 30, 2024 in Abuja, the Federal Capital City. The Grand Patron of the Games is Nigeria’s President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the Chief Host is Nigeria’s Chief of Defense Staff, General Christopher Gwabin Musa, a former national basketball and volleyball player in the Nigerian army; and the co-host is the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, Nyesom Wike. The Games are an assembly of athletes in Military establishments in all the 54 African countries.
For the 2024 edition, although 44 countries indicated an interest to participate, with only a few days to the start of the Games, 25 countries have confirmed and registered. More may likely still register and participate. The Events There are also 19 different sports events to be competed for.
They include football, golf, basketball, volleyball, field hockey, track and field athletics, cycling, shooting, archery, fencing, handball, boxing and so on. The Venues The main venue is the main bowl of one of the most beautiful, stat.
