13th African Games opens in Ghana

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13th African Games opens in Ghana

STORY: 13th African Games opens in Ghana SHOOTING TIME: March 8, 2024 DATELINE: March 10, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:10 LOCATION: Accra CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the 13th African Games STORYLINE: The 13th African Games opened in Accra, the capital of Ghana, on Friday night, bringing together tens of thousands of athletes, officials, and sports fans across the continent to celebrate the prestigious event. In his opening remarks, Ghanaian President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo said the Games presented an opportunity for Africa to use sports to unite the continent. "The African Games is a celebration of unity, sportsmanship, and excellence across the African continent. As we gather here today, we embark on a journey of challenge and competition where nations come together to showcase the remarkable talents and spirit in us as Africans," the president said. "We cherish diversity and recognize the strength it brings to our collective identity. Let us cherish the unique contributions of each nat

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