BNOC given greenlight to bid for African Youth Games

In a media statement, the BNOC had previously submitted an expression of interest with the Games' rights holders, the Association of National Olympic Committees of Africa (ANOCA), and were awaiting government approval before taking the matter to the next level.

The African Youth Games are multi-sport competitions for athletes aged 18 years and younger, and while they are Games on their own right, they also serve the additional purpose of providing a qualifying platform for young African athletes in respect of the Youth Olympic Games, the next edition of which will be held in Nanjing, China, in 2014.