The Central African Games was an international

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for countries within

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. It was held on three occasions: in

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, in

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, and finally in

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History

Between 1962 and 1964, was helds the ''Jeux de la Coupe des Tropiques''. In 1972, a ''Central African Cup'' competition had been organised in Brazzaville, featuring a number of sporting events, and this proved to be a precursor to the Central African Games, which was first held four years later. The first Games were designed as a buildup to the

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,Bell, Daniel (2003). ''Encyclopedia of International Games'' (Pg. 91). McFarland and Company, Inc. Publishers, Jefferson, North Carolina. . but this proved to be the year's highlight for many of the athletes as many African countries boycotted the Olympics in protest of

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's sporting links with

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-era

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.1976: African countries boycott Olympics

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(1976-07-17). Retrieved on 2010-05-03. Events at the final edition of the Games in 1987 acted as qualifiers for the 1987 All-Africa Games in some cases.

Editions

Precedent games

Jeux de la Coupe des Tropiques

Coupe d'Afrique Centrale

Central African Games

Sports

Nations

References

{{Africa topics African international sports competitions Sport in Central Africa Defunct multi-sport events Multi-sport events in Africa Recurring sporting events established in 1976 Recurring sporting events disestablished in 1987