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Zawya
02-07-2025
- Sport
- Zawya
Olympic Solidarity and Association of National Olympic Committees of Africa (ANOCA) support Dakar 2026 Learning Academy opportunities for African National Olympic Committees (NOCs)
Talent from territories from all African National Olympic Committees (NOCs) will have the opportunity to join the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games Organising Committee (YOGOC) through the Learning Academy ( This will be made possible thanks to the support of Olympic Solidarity and the Association of National Olympic Committees of Africa (ANOCA). This major new opportunity, aimed at ensuring broad representation and greater capacity-building across the continent, was announced to the IOC ( Executive Board (EB) this week by Coordination Commission Chair Humphrey Kayange. Learning Academy opens doors for African NOCs at Dakar 2026 Recognising the potential impact of the Dakar 2026 Learning Academy NOC programme on the next generation of sports professionals in Africa, and in line with Olympic Solidarity's objective to strengthen NOC capacities, Olympic Solidarity and ANOCA will jointly contribute funding for Learning Academy scholarships. These scholarships will contribute towards travel and accommodation costs, ensuring broad engagement from African NOCs and potential participants. Details on the application process will be shared with NOCs after the summer, with selected participants expected to begin the Learning Academy in early 2026 before starting their roles within the YOGOC. The Learning Academy is designed to give promising young professionals from across Africa hands-on experience in sports management and event delivery. Each African NOC will be invited to nominate young professionals to join the Learning Academy. Selected participants will receive intensive two-week training in Dakar and then take up roles within the Organising Committee, helping to strengthen NOCs and building capacity across the continent. Over the next 16 months, a total of up to 400 young professionals, including the 53 candidates selected via the African NOCs, will be trained and integrated into the YOGOC – the first 41 participants have already taken up their roles. Dakar 2026 Coordination Commission Chair Humphrey Kayange said: 'Through the Learning Academy, we are creating a lasting legacy for the Olympic Movement, and one that could serve as a model for future host cities of the Youth Olympic Games or the Olympic Games, beginning here in Dakar.' The YOG Dakar 2026 ( will take place over two weeks from 31 October, bringing together the world's best young athletes up to the age of 17. The Games will be held across three host sites: Dakar, Diamniadio and Saly. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of International Olympic Committee (IOC).
Euronews
17-06-2025
- Sport
- Euronews
Hundreds reported dead as Israel-Iran conflict continues into day four
Welcome to day 3 of the OTP Bank World Judo Championships here in Budapest! In the -57 kg, World bronze and silver medallist Momo TAMAOKI was here to finally claim the elusive World title. She fought her way through the preliminaries and earned her place in the final for the second time. There she met Georgia's Eteri LIPARTELIANI, a rising star who made it to her first World final after an outstanding day of judo. She impressed the crowd with her big techniques and fearless approach to every contest. With momentum on her side and the world title within reach, she stepped onto the tatami ready to challenge for gold. In the final, it was LIPARTELIANI who dominated the contest, controlling the pace from the very beginning. With two big waza-ari scores she left no doubt as to who deserved the victory, earning herself the coveted red backpatch. In front of a roaring Budapest crowd, she delivered the performance of her career and etched her name into the history books as she became the first ever female World Champion for Georgia. A truly landmark moment for her and her country. Former President of Croatia & IOC Member Mrs Kolinda GRABAR-KITAROVIC awarded the medals. In the -73 kg, Joan-Benjamin GABA was having the best run of his career, scoring ippon in every contest on his way to the final. It was no holds barred from the Frenchman, who fought with fearless commitment, determined to make this his moment. With nothing to lose and everything to gain, GABA's eyes were fixed on one goal - walking away with the world title. In the final he would face Daniel CARGNIN who was looking to upgrade his previous bronze to gold. Could the Brazilian take the top spot? The pressure was on in golden score and the first point would win the title. A waza-ari from GABA was enough to claim the top spot on the podium. A golden moment that crowned the performance of a lifetime. A fearless run to the top of the world. ANOCA President & IOC Member Mr Mustapha BERRAF awarded the medals. From beautiful Budapest, that's all for Day 3. Iran launched a new wave of missile attacks on Israel early on Monday, triggering air raid sirens across the country as emergency services reported projectiles striking and shrapnel falling in Israel's north and centre, wounding at least 67 people. Authorities in the central Israeli city of Petah Tikva near Tel Aviv said that Iranian missiles had hit a residential building there, charring concrete walls, blowing out windows and heavily damaging multiple apartments. Israel's Magen David Adom (MDA) emergency service said five were killed and 92 wounded on Monday over the course of Iranian missile strikes on the country — an increase of one on the previous four deaths. The casualties were from strikes on four sites in central Israel, the MDA said in a statement, adding those killed included 'two women and two men around the age of 70, as well as one additional fatality'. Iran on Sunday raised its death toll to 224 people, according to its health ministry. Health authorities also reported that 1,277 were wounded, without distinguishing between military officials and civilians. More than 230 people are reported dead across Israel and Iran since Israel launched its first strikes on Friday, leading to an ongoing exchange of attacks with no end in sight. On Sunday night, emergency responders were still struggling to contain fires started by strikes on the northern port city of Haifa. In Haifa, an oil refinery was damaged, the firm operating it said. Israel's main international airport and airspace was closed for a third day. Claiming to operate almost freely in the skies over Iran, Israel said its attacks Sunday hit Iran's Defence Ministry, missile launch sites and factories producing air defence components. Iran also acknowledged Israel had killed more of its top generals, including the Revolutionary Guard intelligence chief, Mohammad Kazemi. But Israeli strikes have also extended beyond Iranian military installations to hit government buildings including the Foreign Ministry and several energy facilities, Iranian authorities said, most recently sparking fires Sunday at the Shahran oil depot north of Tehran and a fuel tank south of the city. The strikes raised the prospect of a broader assault on Iran's heavily sanctioned energy industry that is vital to the global economy and markets. Israel, which has aimed its missiles at Iran's rapidly advancing nuclear programme and military leadership, said Iran has fired over 270 missiles since Friday, 22 of which slipped through the country's sophisticated multi-tiered air defences and caused havoc in residential suburbs, killing 14 people and wounding 390 others. Israel, the sole though undeclared nuclear-armed state in the Middle East, has said this attack — its most powerful ever against Iran — was to prevent Iran from developing a nuclear weapon. The latest round of talks between the US and Iran on the future of Tehran's nuclear program had been scheduled Sunday in Oman but were cancelled after Israel's attack. EU Foreign Policy Chief Kaja Kallas will convene an emergency meeting of the 27-nation bloc's foreign ministers Tuesday to discuss the conflict between Israel and Iran. The meeting, to be held via video link, 'will provide an opportunity for an exchange of views, coordination on diplomatic outreach to Tel Aviv and Tehran, and possible next steps,' Kallas' office said Sunday. 'We will continue to contribute to all diplomatic efforts to reduce tensions and to find a lasting solution to the Iranian nuclear issue which can only be through a negotiated deal,' it said. US President Donald Trump in a social media post Sunday said that Iran and Israel 'should make a deal, and will make a deal,' comparing his efforts to agreements that had stopped hostilities between India and Pakistan and in other global hotspots. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said if Israeli strikes on Iran stop, then 'our responses will also stop.' Iran's semi-official Tasnim news agency has confirmed the death of the Islamic Revolutionary Corps intelligence chief Mohammad Kazemi and his deputy Hassan Mohaqiq. It added that a third IRGC intelligence officer, Mohsen Bagheri, was also killed in the strike in Tehran. They were reportedly killed in an Israeli strike on Sunday. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had already stated earlier that Kazemi and Mohaqiq had been killed. Israel and Iran launched attacks on each other for the third day in a row on Sunday, killing scores of civilians, and raising fears of a wider conflict. As the death toll continues to rise, both sides have threatened to unleash even greater force. At least 14 people have been confirmed dead in Israel. Iranian state media announced on Sunday that the death toll of Israel's attacks on Iran had climbed to 224 since Friday, adding that the majority were civilians. For the first time, Iran also launched a daytime barrage against Israel. At least one of the missiles launched on Sunday evening hit a building in the coastal city of Haifa, injuring four people, bringing the number of wounded across the country to 15. Israelis have now been told they can leave shelters, after the missile attack caused several light injuries and damage in both the north and south of the country. In Iran, images from the capital showed the night sky lit up by a huge blaze at a fuel depot after Israel began strikes against its oil and gas sector. Meanwhile, US-Iran nuclear talks were called off on Sunday, and a US official says that President Donald Trump has rejected a plan by the Israelis to kill Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
Euronews
16-06-2025
- Sport
- Euronews
Liparteliani makes history for Georgia as Gaba claims gold on unforgettable Day 3 in Budapest
Welcome to day 3 of the OTP Bank World Judo Championships here in Budapest! In the -57 kg, World bronze and silver medallist Momo TAMAOKI was here to finally claim the elusive World title. She fought her way through the preliminaries and earned her place in the final for the second time. There she met Georgia's Eteri LIPARTELIANI, a rising star who made it to her first World final after an outstanding day of judo. She impressed the crowd with her big techniques and fearless approach to every contest. With momentum on her side and the world title within reach, she stepped onto the tatami ready to challenge for gold. In the final, it was LIPARTELIANI who dominated the contest, controlling the pace from the very beginning. With two big waza-ari scores she left no doubt as to who deserved the victory, earning herself the coveted red backpatch. In front of a roaring Budapest crowd, she delivered the performance of her career and etched her name into the history books as she became the first ever female World Champion for Georgia. A truly landmark moment for her and her country. Former President of Croatia & IOC Member Mrs Kolinda GRABAR-KITAROVIC awarded the medals. In the -73 kg, Joan-Benjamin GABA was having the best run of his career, scoring ippon in every contest on his way to the final. It was no holds barred from the Frenchman, who fought with fearless commitment, determined to make this his moment. With nothing to lose and everything to gain, GABA's eyes were fixed on one goal - walking away with the world title. In the final he would face Daniel CARGNIN who was looking to upgrade his previous bronze to gold. Could the Brazilian take the top spot? The pressure was on in golden score and the first point would win the title. A waza-ari from GABA was enough to claim the top spot on the podium. A golden moment that crowned the performance of a lifetime. A fearless run to the top of the world. ANOCA President & IOC Member Mr Mustapha BERRAF awarded the medals. From beautiful Budapest, that's all for Day 3. Iran launched a new wave of missile attacks on Israel early on Monday, triggering air raid sirens across the country as emergency services reported projectiles striking and shrapnel falling in Israel's north and centre, wounding at least 67 people. Authorities in the central Israeli city of Petah Tikva near Tel Aviv said that Iranian missiles had hit a residential building there, charring concrete walls, blowing out windows and heavily damaging multiple apartments. There was no immediate word on the number of casualties from that strike as rescuers searched through the ruins. Over 230 people are reported dead across Israel and Iran since Israel launched its first strikes on Friday, leading to an ongoing exchange of attacks with no end in sight. On Sunday night, emergency responders were still struggling to contain fires started by strikes on the northern port city of Haifa. In Haifa, an oil refinery was damaged, the firm operating it said. Israel's main international airport and airspace was closed for a third day. Iran raised its death toll on Sunday to 224 people. Health authorities also reported that 1,277 were wounded, without distinguishing between military officials and civilians. Claiming to operate almost freely in the skies over Iran, Israel said its attacks Sunday hit Iran's Defence Ministry, missile launch sites and factories producing air defence components. Iran also acknowledged Israel had killed more of its top generals, including the Revolutionary Guard intelligence chief, Mohammad Kazemi. But Israeli strikes have also extended beyond Iranian military installations to hit government buildings including the Foreign Ministry and several energy facilities, Iranian authorities said, most recently sparking fires Sunday at the Shahran oil depot north of Tehran and a fuel tank south of the city. The strikes raised the prospect of a broader assault on Iran's heavily sanctioned energy industry that is vital to the global economy and markets. Israel, which has aimed its missiles at Iran's rapidly advancing nuclear programme and military leadership, said Iran has fired over 270 missiles since Friday, 22 of which slipped through the country's sophisticated multi-tiered air defences and caused havoc in residential suburbs, killing 14 people and wounding 390 others. Israel, the sole though undeclared nuclear-armed state in the Middle East, has said this attack — its most powerful ever against Iran — was to prevent Iran from developing a nuclear weapon. The latest round of talks between the US and Iran on the future of Tehran's nuclear program had been scheduled Sunday in Oman but were cancelled after Israel's attack. EU Foreign Policy Chief Kaja Kallas will convene an emergency meeting of the 27-nation bloc's foreign ministers Tuesday to discuss the conflict between Israel and Iran. The meeting, to be held via video link, 'will provide an opportunity for an exchange of views, coordination on diplomatic outreach to Tel Aviv and Tehran, and possible next steps,' Kallas' office said Sunday. 'We will continue to contribute to all diplomatic efforts to reduce tensions and to find a lasting solution to the Iranian nuclear issue which can only be through a negotiated deal,' it said. US President Donald Trump in a social media post Sunday said that Iran and Israel 'should make a deal, and will make a deal,' comparing his efforts to agreements that had stopped hostilities between India and Pakistan and in other global hotspots. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said if Israeli strikes on Iran stop, then 'our responses will also stop.'
Qatar Tribune
12-05-2025
- Sport
- Qatar Tribune
QOC President and ANOCA chief discuss cross-continental Olympic Cooperation
H.E. Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani, President of the Qatar Olympic Committee and Senior Vice President of the Association of National Olympic Committees (ANOC), met on Monday with Mustapha Berraf, President of the Association of National Olympic Committees of Africa (ANOCA), on the sidelines of the 45th General Assembly of OCA. Berraf, a veteran sports administrator from Algeria and a member of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), was re-elected as ANOCA President in March 2024 and continues to serve as ANOC Vice President for Africa. His meeting with Sheikh Joaan brought together two members of the ANOC Executive Committee and focused on strengthening cooperation between African and Asian Olympic institutions. Discussions explored the evolving role of National Olympic Committees (NOCs) across both continents, particularly in the areas of athlete development, institutional growth, and regional leadership. Both officials emphasized the need to deepen collaboration through ANOC's global platform, which supports 206 recognized NOCs in advancing the Olympic Movement and its values worldwide. The two leaders also discussed expanding intercontinental opportunities for knowledge exchange, youth engagement, and strategic hosting initiatives, reinforcing the importance of multilateral partnerships across the Olympic family.
Zawya
24-02-2025
- Business
- Zawya
APO Group Founder Nicolas Pompigne-Mognard Invited as a Special Guest to Attend the Elective General Assembly of the Association of National Olympic Committees of Africa (ANOCA) in Algeria
APO Group ( the leading award-winning pan-African communications consultancy and press release distribution service, is glad to announce that its Founder and Chairman, Nicolas Pompigne-Mognard ( has been invited as a special guest to attend the Elective General Assembly of the Association of National Olympic Committees of Africa (ANOCA), taking place on March 14-15, 2025, in Algiers, Algeria. The invitation, extended by ANOCA President Mr. Mustapha Berraf, underscores the strong partnership between APO Group and ANOCA, as well as Mr. Pompigne-Mognard's influential role in advancing the Olympic movement and sports development across Africa. In a letter of invitation, ANOCA expressed its honor to welcome Mr. Pompigne-Mognard, stating: 'As the founder and Chairman of APO Group, we are more than honored to welcome you among us as a special guest of the ANOCA Elective General Assembly.' The event, to be held at the International Conference Center in Algiers, will bring together key stakeholders from the African Olympic community to discuss the future of sports on the continent and elect new leadership. APO Group has been a strategic partner of ANOCA since 2022, supporting its mission to promote the Olympic values and strengthen the development of sports in Africa. Reflecting on the invitation, Nicolas Pompigne-Mognard said: 'I am deeply honored to be invited to this prestigious event. The partnership between APO Group and ANOCA is a testament to our shared commitment to advancing the Olympic movement in Africa. I look forward to contributing to the discussions and supporting ANOCA's vision for the future of African sports.' Nicolas Pompigne-Mognard ( was named among Africa's Top 100 Most Influential People in 2023 and in 2024. His wholly owned company, APO Group, serves as the Pan-African public relations agency for the NBA, the Basketball Africa League (BAL), the World Football Summit, and as the press release distribution service for YallaVamos 2030 - the joint bid by Morocco, Portugal, and Spain to host the 2030 FIFA World Cup™. APO Group is also the Official Public Relations Partner and Sport Marketing Agency for Rugby Africa, Strategic Partner of the Association of National Olympic Committees of Africa (ANOCA), and a Partner of the International Sports Press Association (AIPS), positioning the company as a key player in African sports communications. APO Group was the Pan-African PR agency for FIFA from 2020 to 2024. Nicolas also sits on the Advisory Board of the World Football Summit and serves as Special Advisor to the President of Rugby Africa. In 2022, FIFA Secretary General Fatma Samoura appointed Nicolas as a member of the FIFA-CAF Task Force for Infrastructure Development in Africa. For more information about the strategic partnership between APO Group and ANOCA, please visit: Distributed by APO Group on behalf of APO Group. Media contact: marie@ About APO Group: Founded in 2007, APO Group ( is the leading award-winning pan-African communications consultancy and press release distribution service. Renowned for our deep-rooted African expertise and expansive global perspective, we specialise in elevating the reputation and brand equity of private and public organisations across Africa. As a trusted partner, our mission is to harness the power of media, crafting bespoke strategies that drive tangible, measurable impact both on the continent and globally. Our commitment to excellence and innovation has been recognised with multiple prestigious awards, including the PRovoke Media Global SABRE Award and multiple PRovoke Media Africa SABRE Awards. In 2023, we were named the Leading Public Relations Firm and the Leading Pan-African Communications Consultancy in Africa in the World Business Outlook Awards, and the Best Public Relations and Media Consultancy of the Year in 2024 in the same awards. In 2025, Brands Review Magazine acknowledged us as the Leading Communications Consultancy in Africa for the second consecutive year. They also named us the Best PR Agency and the Leading Press Release Distribution Platform in Africa in 2025. APO Group's esteemed clientele, which includes global giants such as Canon, Nestlé, Western Union, the UNDP, Network International, African Energy Chamber, Mercy Ships, Marriott, Africa's Business Heroes, and Liquid Intelligent Technologies, reflects our unparalleled ability to navigate the complex African media landscape. With teams on the ground in numerous African countries, we offer unmatched insights and reach across the continent. APO Group is dedicated to reshaping narratives about Africa, challenging stereotypes, and bringing inspiring African stories to global audiences, with our expertise in developing and supporting public relations campaigns worldwide uniquely positioning us to amplify brand messaging, enhance reputations, and connect effectively with target audiences.
