Kenya is set to participate in the inaugural 2025 African Schools Games, scheduled to run from July 26 to August 5 in Algeria. The competition will take place across the cities of Constantine, Sétif, Skikda, and Annaba, bringing together school-aged athletes from across the continent in a major celebration of youth sports.
This first edition of the African Schools Games will see over 3,000 athletes aged between 14 and 17 years representing 44 countries. They will compete in 25 sports disciplines, making the event a key milestone in the promotion of young African sporting talent. Organized under the umbrella of the Association of National Olympic Committees of Africa (ANOCA), the games aim to provide a platform for emerging athletes to gain international exposure and prepare for higher-level competitions, including the upcoming Youth Olympic Games in Dakar in 2026.
Kenya will field a strong delegation across seven disciplines: athletics, tennis, beach volleyball, cycling, judo, wrestling, and boxing. Each of these sports will feature both male and female athletes, totaling 14 participants. This team will be guided by a dedicated leadership with a focus not only on competition but also on long-term development.
The participation reflects Kenya’s strategic investment in youth talent through the National Olympic Committee’s vision of nurturing athletes from a young age and preparing them for global platforms. This initiative aligns with broader national efforts to build a robust sports pipeline that can sustain the country’s reputation in international competitions.
The African Schools Games offer young athletes more than just a chance to win medals; they represent a formative experience that combines high-level competition with cultural exchange and personal growth. For many of these participants, it is a rare opportunity to compete outside their national borders and to test their skills against some of the continent’s best in their age category.
The event also plays a key role in Africa’s Olympic journey, especially with Dakar 2026 being the first Olympic event to be hosted on African soil. The games are seen as a critical pathway to identifying and nurturing future Olympians who can represent Africa with pride on the world stage.
Kenya’s young athletes will not only carry the hopes of their schools but also the aspirations of a nation known for its sporting excellence, making this continental event an important chapter in their development journey.
