The 3rd African Youth Games took place in Algiers, Algeria from 18 to 28 July 2018. The Games featured approximately 3,300 athletes from 55 African countries who competed in 30 sports. Algiers was awarded the games by Association of National Olympic Committees of Africa in 2014. Participating nations (host) (432) Sahrawi Republic (206) Sports Thirty sports were contested in this edition of African Youth Games. Archery, athletics, beach volleyball, field hockey, rowing, and rugby sevens competition also served as qualification for the 2018 Youth Olympic Games. Exhibition sports Medal table References External links Official site Results African Youth Games Multi-sport events in Algeria African Youth Games African Youth Games Youth Games International sports competitions hosted by Algeria African Youth Games