2010 African Youth Games
| Nations | 40 |
|---|---|
| Athletes | 1008 |
| Events | 16 sports |
| Opening | 13 July 2010 |
| Closing | 28 July 2010 |
| Opened by | Then, King Mohammed VI |
| Ceremony venue | Moulay Abdellah Stadium, Rabat |
The 1st African Youth Games took place in Rabat, Morocco's capital city from 13 to 18 July 2010. Participants are young African athletes, both girls and boys of 15–17 years. A total of 16 sports will be featured at the continental event including: athletics, basketball, boxing, fencing, football, gymnastics, judo, rowing, swimming, table tennis, taekwondo, tennis, swimming and gymnastics. The Games were organised by the ANOCA as a prelude to the 2010 Summer Youth Olympics, the first olympic youth games to be held in Singapore in August. Tunisia finished leader in the medal table standings.