By Liam Morgan at the Lemigo Hotel in KigaliAfrica is ready to host the Olympics and Paralympics for the first time, one of the continent's leading administrators has claimed.

We have many cities that are capable already, not just in South Africa but also in Egypt, Morocco and

South Africa hosted a successful FIFA World Cup in 2010 and Hamad Kalkaba Malboum believes a bid from

Africa did when it was awarded the 2010 FIFA World Cup. 

For the first time, Africa will host 2022 and after that experience Africa will be in good shape to host

Africa considering nationwide bid for 2024 Olympic and Paralympic GamesSeptember 2014: South African

By Nick ButlerBangladesh knocked a dismal England out of the Cricket World Cup today with a stunning 15-run victory in Adelaide.

the Irish the only European team who still have a chance to make the quarter-finals.They, along with South

Africa and Pakistan, have each won three matches so far, while West Indies have won two and Zimbabwe

By Nick ButlerSiteny Randrianasoloniako has been unanimously re-elected President of the Madagascan Olympic Committee (COM) for a second four-year term, it has been reported locally.

Judo Federation, was elected at the COM Elective General Meeting at the Hotel Moringa Toliara in the south-west

the Indian Ocean Island Games taking place in Saint Denis, Réunion from August 1 to 8 before the All Africa

By Nick ButlerGlenn Maxwell hit a stunning 51-ball century, the second-fastest in Cricket World Cup history, as co-hosts Australia defeated Sri Lanka in Sydney to guarantee themselves a place in the quarter-finals with a match to spare.

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both earned shock victories on another thrilling day of action at the Cricket World Cup today, with South

Africa and Zimbabwe each narrowly failing to chase down their respective totals. 

Up first in Auckland, the South Africans must have been confident of continuing their good form in

offering any sort of resistance with a dogged 56.A rain delay reduced the match to 47 overs per side, with South

in the tournament, resisting with a 58 ball 77.The trio of left-armers took three wickets apiece as South

Africa were dismissed for 202 in the 34th over to slip to a 29 run defeat.Pakistan and South Africa

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By Michael PavittIndia held off a fightback from the West Indies' bowlers in Perth to record their fourth win of the Cricket World Cup and seal a place in the quarter-finals.

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By Nick ButlerSouth Africa has become the latest country to announce its intention to bid for the 2023

Intention was declared by South Africa Rugby Union chief executive Jurie Roux, who said that they "definitely

and the United States are others potentially considering doing so.If either of the latter nations, or South

Africa, proves successful, it would break a trend of the event alternating between European and non-European

, with Durban now the only contender following the surprise withdrawal of Edmonton last month.South Africa

Africa on home soil in 1995 - will prove more viable with Government officials, particularly with the

By Nick ButlerBangladesh gained their second victory of the Cricket World Cup today in Nelson to boost their chances of reaching the quarter-finals, while Scotland bowed out after a valiant six-wicket loss.

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By Emily GoddardLassana Palenfo, President of the Association of National Olympic Committees of Africa

Although South Africa staged the biggest single-event sporting competition in the world - the FIFA World

The same is happening in South Africa now; some the venues used for the World Cup remain unutilised."

South Africa hosted the 2010 FIFA World Cup ©Getty ImagesHe also ruled out the prospect of a joint bid

Your special contribution given to three African countries was a huge show of affection and Africa is

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By Nick ButlerAustralia rewrote the record books by scoring the highest score in Cricket World Cup history during a mammoth 275-run victory over Afghanistan in Perth today.

has been notable for several strong performances by the lesser nations, as with yesterday's win for South

Africa over Ireland, today's match was a salutary reminder of the gulf in class that remains.Opening

of their record one day international total of 434-4 set - in a match they ultimately lost - against South

Africa in 2006. 

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By Nick ButlerSouth Africa continued their sensational batting form today at the Cricket World Cup, amassing

Australia and New Zealand are still seen as the favourites to win the 14-team competition in many quarters, South

Africa are rapidly rising up the ranks of contenders, predominantly due to a batting line-up among the

 quickest player to 20 ODI centuries, in just 108 games.Faf du Plessis also scored 109 as part of a South

unbeaten 30-ball 61 from Rilee Rossouw contributed to a total score of 411-4 off their 50 overs.South Africa

South Africa now require just one nwin from their remaiing two group games, against Pakistan and the

By Michael PavittIreland has submitted a bid to host the Women's Rugby World Cup in August 2017, the Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU) has announced.

their bid in December.Competition from Italy for the right to host has already been confirmed, with South

Africa among other possible bidders. 

By Michael PavittTrack cycling will not be part of the Commonwealth Games programme for the first time for nearly a century if Durban's bid to host the event in 2022 is successful.

London, with the event then still officially known as the Empire Games.It follows the launch of the South

Kingston 1966.At this stage no plans appear to be listed for a venue for gymnastics, while despite South

Durban officially launch "compact and unique" bid for 2022 Commonwealth Games March 2015: Exclusive: South

Edmonton withdraw bid to host 2022 Commonwealth Games after budget hit by falling oil pricesJanuary 2015: South

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for the 2022 Commonwealth Games here today, promising a "compact and unique" concept that will boost South

Africa, as well as the wider region.

multi-sport event on African soil.They also repeatedly insisted the bid was fully backed at all levels by the South

the wider continent was reiterated throughout the presentation, with Durban described as the "soul of Africa

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to assume key role in Durban 2022 Commonwealth bidSeptember 2014: South African Government is "engaged

By David Owen at Mansion House in LondonSouth African Sports Minister Fikile Mbalula has all but ruled out a bid from his country for the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games, telling insidethegames it would be "unrealistic".

South Africa is focusing on the opportunities provided by Durban being the only remaining bidder for

The World Cup has been good at addressing the stigma in perceptions of what South Africa is all about

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to assume key role in Durban 2022 Commonwealth bidSeptember 2014: South African Government is "engaged

" in Durban bid for 2022 Commonwealth GamesMay 2014: South Africa calls for support in bid to host 2022