Team Nigeria Armed Forces topped the medal table at the 2nd Africa Military Games (AMGA) 2024, clinching a total of 234 medals as the competition ended on Saturday night.
Team Nigeria secured 114 gold, 65 silver, and 45 bronze across 21 sports, according to the medal table.
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Algeria came second with 96 medals, consisting of 53 gold, 22 silver, and 21 bronze, and is set to host the 3rd edition.
Kenya hauled 59 medals, consisting of 21 gold, 17 silver, and 12 bronze, to clinch third place, while Ghana, Ethiopia, and Tunisia rounded out the top six, finishing fourth, fifth, and sixth, respectively.
South Africa, Libya, and Uganda followed in seventh, eighth, and ninth, while Tanzania secured the tenth spot.
In his remarks at the closing event, the President of the Organisation of Military Sports in Africa (OSMA), Maj.-Gen. Abdullahi Maikano, said the event was a milestone in cooperation and unity among African Armed Forces.
Maikano said the games showcased extraordinary displays of skills, determination, sportsmanship, and the very best of the continent of Africa.
According to him, these games have not only been a platform for competition, but also a celebration of shared values of unity.
“We have seen athletes from diverse backgrounds transcend border differences, united by a common purpose to honor our nations and the ideals we stand for and uphold.
“For us in the African Armed Forces, each event was not just a contest of strength and skill, but a testament to your hard work, discipline, unwavering spirit, and cooperation,” he said.
Maikano expressed appreciation to Nigerian military authorities and urged the participating nations to carry forward the cooperation, understanding, friendship, and bonds they had formed during the games.
According to him, the camaraderie and discipline that have flourished during these games are a powerful reminder of what we can achieve when we stand together.
“May these African Games inspire us to combine efforts in fostering peace, cooperation, and mutual respect among our nations,” he added.
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