The First African Friendship Games (1962)

Abidjan, Ivory Coast, West Africa. Air to ground shot of the large modern city of Abidjan, Ivory Coast. Air to ground shot of a large modern flyover. Air to ground shot of large modern sports stadium in Abidjan. CU. flags of African nations participants in the first African Friendship Games. MS. Delegations parading during the opening ceremony of the games. MS. Swimming competition starts. Panning view of men’s sprint. Long jump competition. MS. Pole vaulting competition. MS. Finish of one of the middle distance races. Various shots of a cycle race. Several shots of competitors passing hut village and banana fields. (Dupe) Date found in the old record - 08/01/1962. FILM ID: A VIDEO FROM BRITISH PATHÉ. EXPLORE OUR ONLINE CHANNEL, BRITISH PATHÉ TV. IT’S FULL OF GREAT DOCUMENTARIES, FASCINATING INTERVIEWS, AND CLASSIC MOVIES. FOR LICENSING ENQUIRIES VISIT British Pathé also represents the Reuters historical collection, which includes m