AES Games: Burkina Faso Tops with 64 Gold Medals

Author: Amos TraoréPublished on: September 18, 2026Country: Burkina Faso

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AES Games: Burkina Faso Tops with 64 Gold Medals

Burkina Faso secured 140 medals, including 64 gold, at the Sahel States Confederation (AES) Games held in Ouagadougou from September 7 to 16, 2026. Niger finished second with 87 medals, while Mali took third place with 69 awards. The games were also designed to promote exchanges among young athletes from the three countries, with prizes awarded to medalists.

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