The Olympic Games officially open in Paris today.

Over three billion people around the globe are expected to watch the world’s best sportsmen and women compete for 329 gold medals in 32 sports over 18 days.

The continent will be fully represented with all 54 countries taking part. So, what can Africa expect from the games and who are the athletes to watch?

Peter Musembi has been finding out from Malawian swimmer Tayamika Chang’anamuno and Ugandan sports journalist Darren Darren Allan Kyeyune who’s covering the games.