Olympics coverage: schedules, results and African athletes to watch

Want clear, no-nonsense Olympic updates that focus on the athletes you care about? You’re in the right place. This page collects the latest Olympic news, live result links, schedules and profiles of African stars so you can follow the action without digging through feeds.

We keep things practical: where and when events happen (with tips for converting times to local African time zones), who’s likely to medal, how qualifiers are shaping up, and quick recaps after each session. No long essays — just the facts and the context you need to enjoy the Games.

How we cover the Olympics

We track three things every day: live results, confirmed schedules, and athlete stories. Live results link you to official timing and score pages so you get accurate info fast. Schedules show session start times and session highlights — so you can pick which events to watch. Athlete stories focus on form, injury updates, and personal background, especially for athletes from Africa and the diaspora.

If an African athlete reaches a final, we’ll post a short preview: their season form, past major results, and realistic medal chances. When controversies or big moments happen, we explain them simply — what changed, who benefits, and what it means for the medal race.

How to follow and never miss a medal

Here are practical tips to stay on top of Olympic action from anywhere in Africa:

• Set calendar reminders for finals. Most medals are decided in the evening local time — convert session times to your local time and add a calendar alert.
• Use the official Olympic app for live results and heat-by-heat updates. It’s the fastest way to see qualifiers and lane draws.
• Follow your national Olympic committee and major broadcasters on social media for short clips and highlights. They often post moments before international outlets do.
• Subscribe to our alerts on Daily Africa Global News for push updates about African athletes, medal finishes and major upsets.
• Watch replays and highlights if live viewing isn’t possible — most broadcasters post condensed sessions a few hours after events end.

Small tip: for track and swimming, follow heat times closely — top qualifiers can appear early and then shock in finals. For team sports, check squad lists a day before play starts; late changes often sway outcomes.

If you want quick links to live results, schedules, or athlete profiles, use the filter on this tag page to narrow posts by sport or country. We update results pages after every session and add short analysis when an African athlete makes a breakthrough.

Follow this tag to get focused Olympic coverage that cuts through the noise — clear schedules, accurate results, and short reads that tell you what matters. Want alerts for a specific country or sport? Hit the subscribe button and choose your favorites.