The West African Athletics Championship, which began on July 19 in Ouagadougou, concluded on July 21, with Burkina Faso emerging as the leader in the country medal tally. Despite the participation of only 9 countries instead of the initially planned 16, Burkina Faso secured 35 medals, comprising 10 Gold, 14 Silver, and 11 Bronze. Togo claimed the second position with 9 medals, including 6 Gold and 3 Silver, while Mali secured the third spot on the podium with a total of 11 medals, comprising 5 Gold, 4 Silver, and 2 Bronze.
WEST AFRICAN ATHLETICS CHAMPIONSHIP: GOOD HARVEST FOR BURKINA FASO
