If the African continent is widely represented during the Summer Olympics with a significant number of medals, it is a different story for the Winter Games. In Paris in 2024, African athletes won a total of 39 medals, including 13 gold. At the Winter Olympics, Africa is still waiting for a first medal.
Aiko Tanaka
Aiko Tanaka is a combat sports journalist and general sports reporter at Archysport. A former competitive judoka who represented Japan at the Asian Games, Aiko brings firsthand athletic experience to her coverage of judo, martial arts, and Olympic sports. Beyond combat sports, Aiko covers breaking sports news, major international events, and the stories that cut across disciplines — from doping scandals to governance issues to the business side of global sport. She is passionate about elevating the profile of underrepresented sports and athletes.
