# Youth sports competitions in Africa

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/youth-sports-competitions-in-africa
> Updated: 2026-08-31T04:37:52.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

Youth sports activities across West and Central Africa progressed through various international preparations and regional competitions in August 2026.

In mid-August, the Benin U-16 handball team entered a final intensive training phase in Parakou to prepare for the Nantes International Handball Cup. Concurrently, Senegal’s U18 basketball team advanced to the Afrobasket semi-finals after defeating Madagascar in the quarter-finals.

By the end of the month, regional tournaments concluded in Cameroon and Benin. The 8th Célestin Lucien Piado holiday championship was held in Kribi, Cameroon, while Benin concluded its 2nd National School League in Abomey, which featured competitions in basketball and athletics.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-31: Youth sports tournaments conclude in Cameroon and Benin

Youth sports tournaments concluded in Cameroon and Benin, featuring the Célestin Lucien Piado Championship in Kribi and the 2nd National School League in Abomey.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/youth-sports-tournaments-conclude-in-cameroon-and-benin

### 2026-08-13: Benin U-16 handball and Senegal U18 basketball updates

Benin's U-16 handball team begins final preparations for the NIHC 2026, while Senegal advances to the Afrobasket U18 semi-finals after defeating Madagascar 54-40.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/benin-u-16-handball-and-senegal-u18-basketball-updates

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Cite as: Youth sports competitions in Africa. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/youth-sports-competitions-in-africa