Morocco has reportedly agreed to host the 2019 African Games, giving the event a host with just one year to prepare.
The Association of National Olympic Committees from Africa formalized an agreement to organize the 12th edition of the Games last year in Prague. Since then the group has struggled to find a host for the quadrennial continental event. At the time of the agreement, Equatorial Guinea was floated as a potential host for the Games.
Morocco had been discussed as a potential host on short notice due to its existing sporting infrastructure, and the Ministry of Youth and Sports approved hosting the event, according to a report fromMorocco World News.
Requests for comment from the ministry were not immediately returned. A representative from ANOCA responded toAround the Rings’ request for confirmation saying "we are awaiting feedback" from a commission dispatched to Morocco.Previously, ANOCA said the commission would "have an answer in the coming days" about the country’s ability to host.
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'Great Quality' Predicted for Lima 2019 Pan Ams
A year to the Pan American Games in Lima, Panam Sports president Neven Ilic does not hide his optimism.
"It seems incredible that we are now only one year away," says Ilic in an exclusive interview withAround the Rings.
The 18th Pan American Games will take place in the Peruvian capital from July 26 to August 11. Following will be the Para Pan American Games between August 23 and September 1.
The Chilean sports leader acknowledged the progress of the Organizing Committee, COPAL, led by Carlos Neuhaus but warned that "there are still many areas in which care must be taken".
He mentioned the transport system, the food, the conditions in the sports facilities and in the Pan American Village, among the priorities.
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Belarus Waives Visa Restrictions for Minsk 2019
Belarus has relaxed its visa laws for foreign visitors to the European Games, as organizers unveil their first ambassador.
The government regulation will allow European Games ticket-holders to stay in the country from June 10 to July 10, 2019.
Belarus president Alexander Lukashenko signed the agreement on Tuesday, according to Belarusian news agency BelTA. For accredited athletes, entourages and team officials, the visa-free period is from May 20 to July 10.
Minsk 2019 now has its first ambassador.
Four-time Olympic champion and two-time world champion biathlete Darya Domracheva was announced on Tuesday.
Dubbed the ‘Hero of Belarus’ after winning three gold medals at the Sochi 2014 Olympics, she was named Star Ambassador in a ceremony at the headquarters of the Belarusian NOC by Minsk 2019 CEO George Katulin.
Domracheva’s mission is to help raise the profile of the 15-sport European Games, the European Olympic Committees flagship event.
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