1978 All-Africa Games
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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.
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Host city | Algiers, Algeria |
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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 |
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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.