Africa boasts a vibrant sports heritage and a history of Olympic involvement, yet it has never hosted the Games. How feasible is an African bid to host the Olympics?
While athletes like Kenya's Janeth Jepkosgei Busienei, a 2008 silver medalist in the 800-meter race, brought pride to the continent, the overall performance of Africa n countries has often fallen short of expectations.doing very well especially in athletics," Florence Ndungu, a sports journalist from Nairobi, told DW."But the fact that it is yet to host the Olympics gives us a background as to why we have not been performing very well.
"If you don't have the right infrastructure supporting such events, we are not well prepared to go to an international stage," Ndungu remarked. According to Ndungu, it is not just about nurturing young talent from the continent, it is also about the accompanying economic benefits. "If we begin training people, this infrastructure should extend to our schools, where talent can be nurtured," Ndungu said. He believes that the lack of early development often drives athletes to seek opportunities abroad, which can hinder the growth of sports within Africa.The dream of Africa hosting the Olympics is ambitious, but not impossible. It requires not only financial investment but also a shift in mindset."When money is involved, it attracts investors.
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