South Africa are set to be the best-represented African country at the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics (Feb. 6-22), with five athletes expected to participate among a total 13 from the continent.
Over time, Black people have become more and more visible in sports they historically weren't celebrated in. Meet some of the faces!
Simader, Kenya’s trailblazer on snow, will compete in Alpine Skiing at her third Olympic Games, further cementing her status as the face of Kenyan winter sports. She made history at PyeongChang 2018 a
For Kipchoge, this moment signals a graceful transition from competitor to global sports statesman. After his final Olympic race at Paris 2024, the honour crowns a 20-year career and aligns with his current role as Male Athletes’ Representative at the National Olympic Committee of Kenya.
Two Kenyans, Sabrina Wanjiku Simader and Issa Laborde, will compete in Alpine Skiing at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, marking Kenya's bold winter sports debut.
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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 start.
Kenya Olympic rugby sevens player Kevin Wekesa has won an IOC award for his efforts to address climate change and make sport more sustainable.
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