AfroSports Writing Contest 2026/2027 | How To Apply

AfroSports Writing Contest application form 2026/2027 | How to apply.

Below, are the details on AfroSports Writing Contest application form 2026/2027, requirements, eligibility,  qualifications needed, application guidelines, application deadline, how to apply, closing date, and other opportunities links for South Africans is published here on Southafricaportal.com as well as on the official website/application portal.

AfroSports Writing Contest Application Instructions 2026/2027

The AfroSports Writing Contest application details have been published here. All Eligible and Interested applicants may apply online for this opportunity before the application deadline-closing date.

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AfroSports Writing Contest Application Details 2026/2027

Applications are open for the AfroSports Writing Contest 2026/2027. The AfroSports contest is an annual contest targeted at increasing the information about African sports, games and recreational activities available on the various Wikimedia Projects.

This contest aims to bridge the content gap on Wikipedia by writing articles about the historical and contemporary African Sports Scene focusing on the English Wikipedia and 6 African languages; Wikipedia (Igbo, Hausa, Yoruba, Dagbani, Swahili and Kinyarwanda.) The AfroSports contest will hold from February 15, 2026/2027, to March 30, 2026/2027.

About Free Knowledge Africa

Free Knowledge Africa is a nonprofit organization that seeks to promote free and open knowledge by Africans in travel, sports, tourism, geography, and cultural heritage towards sharing and contributing to global knowledge.

Prizes

• 1st Prize – $500
• 2nd Prize – $300
• 3rd Prize – $150
• Diversity Winner – $50
• Gender-gap Filler – $50
• Language Winners – $100

Eligibility

• Open to Africans interested in creating original content on African sports.
• All participants must have Wikimedia accounts.

Application

The deadline for application is March 30, 2026/2027. Late submissions will not be considered.

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