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History Of The African Games by Ashleyokeneye(f): 11:18am On Mar 21
A General Assembly of African Ministers of Youth and Sport, convened in Dakar, Senegal around the time of the Friendship Games in April 1963 and discussed the organization of pan-African Games that would include all independent African countries. The Assembly instructed the Republic of Congo to examine the Friendship Games and build on them to come up with rules that would govern the Games that were going to be held in Congo, Brazzaville in 1965. This was followed by a preparatory meeting in Brazzaville from 24 to 29 February 1964 that adopted a framework for the organization of the first All-African Games, organized by Africans, for Africans in July 1965 in Congo, Brazzaville.

The successful hosting of the first All-African Games in 1965 was followed by the establishment of a pan-Africanist sports institution called the Supreme Council for Sports in Africa (SCSA) in 1966 by the Ministers of Sports of African countries. The SCSA had its headquarters in Yaoundé, Cameroon with the responsibility of coordinating the organization of the All-African Games, promoting developing and coordinating all sports on the continent. In 1967, the Organization of African Unity (OAU), recognized SCSA as the official organization responsible for coordinating sports on the continent.

In July 2013 SCSA was dissolved by its General Assembly in Abidjan Cote d’Ivoire and all functions, liabilities and assets were transferred to the African Union Commission. The Twenty-Sixth Ordinary Session of the Assembly of African Unions, Heads of States and Governments adopted the Statutes of the African Union Sports Council (AUSC) on 31 January 2016, leading to the establishment of the African Union Sports Council Secretariat whose headquarters is in Yaoundé, Cameroon. The purpose of AUSC is to act as a forum for concerted action between Member States for the promotion of sports development, development through sports and coordination of African Games.

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Re: History Of The African Games by chiomaugo: 9:42am On Mar 22
Ashleyokeneye:

A General Assembly of African Ministers of Youth and Sport, convened in Dakar, Senegal around the time of the Friendship Games in April 1963 and discussed the organization of pan-African Games that would include all independent African countries. The Assembly instructed the Republic of Congo to examine the Friendship Games and build on them to come up with rules that would govern the Games that were going to be held in Congo, Brazzaville in 1965. This was followed by a preparatory meeting in Brazzaville from 24 to 29 February 1964 that adopted a framework for the organization of the first All-African Games, organized by Africans, for Africans in July 1965 in Congo, Brazzaville.

The successful hosting of the first All-African Games in 1965 was followed by the establishment of a pan-Africanist sports institution called the Supreme Council for Sports in Africa (SCSA) in 1966 by the Ministers of Sports of African countries. The SCSA had its headquarters in Yaoundé, Cameroon with the responsibility of coordinating the organization of the All-African Games, promoting developing and coordinating all sports on the continent. In 1967, the Organization of African Unity (OAU), recognized SCSA as the official organization responsible for coordinating sports on the continent.

In July 2013 SCSA was dissolved by its General Assembly in Abidjan Cote d’Ivoire and all functions, liabilities and assets were transferred to the African Union Commission. The Twenty-Sixth Ordinary Session of the Assembly of African Unions, Heads of States and Governments adopted the Statutes of the African Union Sports Council (AUSC) on 31 January 2016, leading to the establishment of the African Union Sports Council Secretariat whose headquarters is in Yaoundé, Cameroon. The purpose of AUSC is to act as a forum for concerted action between Member States for the promotion of sports development, development through sports and coordination of African Games.

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Re: History Of The African Games by JOYCEAGBEBAKHU: 4:41pm On Mar 22
chiomaugo:


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Bookmakers begin by setting initial odds for various outcomes of a sporting event. The odds are based on a combination of factors, including:
• Statistical analysis of past performance and current form of teams or players.
• Consideration of factors such as injuries, weather conditions, home advantage, etc.
• Market sentiment and expectations of the betting public.
Balancing the Book:
• Bookmakers aim to balance their books, ensuring that they stand to make a profit regardless of the outcome of the event.
• They adjust odds based on the volume and distribution of bets they receive on different outcomes.
• If a disproportionate amount of money is being placed on one outcome, bookmakers may adjust the odds for that outcome to attract more bets on the other outcomes and balance their liabilities.
Reacting to New Information:
• Bookmakers continuously monitor developments related to the event, such as team news, injuries, or any other relevant information that could affect the outcome.
• Significant changes in circumstances may prompt bookmakers to adjust their odds accordingly to reflect the new information and maintain a balanced book.
Market Dynamics:
• Bookmakers also pay attention to the broader market dynamics, including odds offered by competitors and betting exchanges.
• They may adjust their own odds to remain competitive or to exploit discrepancies in the market.
Arbitrage and Sharp Bettors:
• Bookmakers are wary of sharp bettors who consistently win and arbitrage opportunities where differences in odds across different bookmakers can be exploited for guaranteed profit.
• To mitigate risk from such bettors and situations, bookmakers may adjust their odds quickly and frequently.
Technology and Algorithms:
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• These systems analyze vast amounts of data and market trends to make rapid and informed adjustments.

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Re: History Of The African Games by walexlanre: 11:18am On Mar 28
chiomaugo:


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Initial Odds Setting:
Bookmakers begin by setting initial odds for various outcomes of a sporting event. The odds are based on a combination of factors, including:
• Statistical analysis of past performance and current form of teams or players.
• Consideration of factors such as injuries, weather conditions, home advantage, etc.
• Market sentiment and expectations of the betting public.
Balancing the Book:
• Bookmakers aim to balance their books, ensuring that they stand to make a profit regardless of the outcome of the event.
• They adjust odds based on the volume and distribution of bets they receive on different outcomes.
• If a disproportionate amount of money is being placed on one outcome, bookmakers may adjust the odds for that outcome to attract more bets on the other outcomes and balance their liabilities.
Reacting to New Information:
• Bookmakers continuously monitor developments related to the event, such as team news, injuries, or any other relevant information that could affect the outcome.
• Significant changes in circumstances may prompt bookmakers to adjust their odds accordingly to reflect the new information and maintain a balanced book.
Market Dynamics:
• Bookmakers also pay attention to the broader market dynamics, including odds offered by competitors and betting exchanges.
• They may adjust their own odds to remain competitive or to exploit discrepancies in the market.
Arbitrage and Sharp Bettors:
• Bookmakers are wary of sharp bettors who consistently win and arbitrage opportunities where differences in odds across different bookmakers can be exploited for guaranteed profit.
• To mitigate risk from such bettors and situations, bookmakers may adjust their odds quickly and frequently.
Technology and Algorithms:
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