Tunis: karateka Houcemeddine Chouaya won Tunisia's first gold medal at the African Games in Accra, Ghana, after defeating Thursday Kumite (+84 Kg) world champion Egyptian Mahmoud Taha Tarek (Egypt). Tunisian Wafa Mahjoub took silver in female kumite (-61 kg) along with her countrywoman Wissal Ezzar (-68 kg). Chahnaz Jami (+68 kg) won a bronze medal. In table tennis, the women's team made up of Fadwa Garsi, Abir Haj Salah and Maram Zoghlami won the bronze medal after losing to Egypt's (0-3) in semi-finals. Men's team, made up of Khalil Sta, Youssef Ben Attia and Wassim essid, snatched bronze after suffering defeat in the semi-final to Nigeria (1-3). Source: Agence Tunis Afrique Presse President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has urged Ghanaians to take advantage of the 13th African Games for generations to benefit. He said Africa was blessed with rich diversity, hence the need to cherish the unique contributions of participating countries who possessed different cultures, traditions and identity. The President made this call during the opening ceremony of the African Games at the Legon Sports Stadium in Accra. He said it was heart-warming to witness the role sports plays in bringing the continent together. 'As you compete in the games in the coming days, remember that your efforts inspire countless individuals across the continent.Strive for excellence, push your limits and showcase the immense talents that Africa possesses.' he said. President Akufo-Addo urged participating countries to compete with integrity and sportsmanship, to honour the values of fair play and neutral respect in the competition. He called on key players in the sports ecosystem to rally behind Ghana in making the games a memorable one. 'I extend my heartfelt congratulations for your dedication and determination in reaching this prestigious games,' he said. Ghana, in 2018 won the bid to host the games for the first time in its history. The 13th Africa Games is marked by the participation of more than 6,000 athletes from 53 countries, competing in 29 disciplines. It features Armwrestling, basketball, boxing, chess, football, volleyball, handball, athletics, table tennis, tennis, badminton, among others. Source: Ghana News Agency