The 14th African Games, scheduled to take place in Egypt from August 27 to September 10, 2027, will feature five Para sports, creating opportunities for male and female athletes with disabilities from across Africa to compete at the continental level.
The five confirmed disciplines are Para Athletics, Para Powerlifting, Para Table Tennis, Sitting Volleyball and Goalball. Their inclusion is expected to provide African Para athletes with valuable competitive exposure, opportunities to improve their international rankings and potential qualification pathways towards the Los Angeles 2028 Paralympic Games.
The Egyptian Government, through its Ministry of Youth and Sports, will oversee the organization of the Games, with an Organizing Committee chaired by the Minister of Youth and Sports. The Egyptian Paralympic Committee (EPC) will work closely with the Ministry and other relevant stakeholders to coordinate and deliver the five Para sports.
The Games will also receive the approval and support of the African Union (AU), the Association of National Olympic Committees of Africa (ANOCA), the Union of African Sports Confederations (UCSA), relevant African sports federations and their respective international governing bodies.
The collaboration among these institutions underscores the continental and international significance of the Games and reflects Egypt’s commitment to promoting sporting excellence, inclusion and the development of Para sports across Africa.
As Africa’s flagship multi-sport competition, the 2027 African Games will bring together elite athletes from across the continent. The inclusion of the five Para disciplines is expected to strengthen the representation, participation and visibility of athletes with disabilities in African sports.
Beyond the competition, the event will provide a platform for showcasing African Para sporting talent, increasing international exposure and creating further opportunities for athletes aspiring to compete at the Los Angeles 2028 Paralympic Games.
The inclusion of these disciplines is therefore expected to mark an important step towards advancing Para sports development in Africa while positioning Egypt as a major centre of continental sporting activities in 2027.