Kenya led the lot after garnering four gold, two silver and five bronze for a total of 11 to finish in 17th place.
Other African countries which made the medals table include Algeria who were placed joint 39th with two gold and one bronze for a total of three.The others are South Africa in joint 44th with a total six medals (1 gold, 3 silver, 2 bronze), and Ethiopia in 47th with a total of four (1 gold, 3 silver).Egypt and Tunisia were joint 52nd with a total of three medals each, comprising one gold, one silver and one bronze medal.
Botswana and Uganda were also on joint 55th with two medals each, made up of one gold and one silver medal.
Morocco was placed 60th with one gold and one bronze for a total two, while Côte d’Ivoire were in 84th place alongside Cape Verde and Zambia with one bronze each.
Nigeria did not however make the medals table at the Games which had 205 countries participating.
The next edition of the Games is scheduled for 2028 in Los Angeles in the U.S.
#MandelaDay
Wait—did you know Nelson Mandela spent 67 YEARS fighting for justice, equality, and peace? That’s…
Human Rights day quiz
So what does human rights day mean to you as a South African. Well I…
The Rifian Tribe: A Pillar of Resistance and Culture in North Africa
Nestled in the Rif Mountains of northern Morocco, the Rifian tribe represents one of…
Ogiek Tribe: Defenders of Kenya’s Forest Heritage
The Ogiek, one of Kenya’s oldest indigenous communities, are traditionally forest dwellers who have inhabited…
The Hadza Tribe: Guardians of an Ancient Way of Life
The Hadza people, one of the last remaining hunter-gatherer tribes in Africa, have inhabited the…
Exploring the Nama Language: History, Culture, and Influence
The Nama language, one of the oldest indigenous languages of Southern Africa, is spoken by…