1978 All-Africa Games
The 3rd All-Africa Games – Algiers 1978 was a multi-sport event played from July 13, 1978, to July 28, 1978, in Algiers, Algeria. 45 countries from 49 independent African countries participated in twelve sports.
| Host city | Algiers, Algeria |
|---|---|
| Nations | 45 |
| Athletes | 3000 |
| Events | 12 sports |
| Opening | 13 July 1978 |
| Closing | 28 July 1978 |
| Opened by | Houari Boumediene |
| Main venue | Stade 5 Juillet 1962 |
At the closing ceremonies the torch was passed to Nairobi, Kenya to begin preparations for the IVth All-Africa Games in 1987. After the games, Morocco boycotted the competition following the recognition of Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic by the AU until 2019.
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