Title: “The 2023 K. Fokam International Scrabble Tournament: A look back at an exceptional competition”
Introduction :
The French-speaking Scrabble world was in turmoil during the recent K. Fokam 2023 International Tournament which took place in Kribi, Cameroon. Organized by the Ligue Professionnelle de Scrabble Francophone, this event brought together players from eight African countries. Among them, the Congolese Ngumba Ibn brilliantly won the title of African champion. In this article, we will return to this exciting competition and the commitment of players to represent their country.
The challenge of Ibn Ngumba: the pride of the DRC on the podiums
The road to victory was not easy for the Congolese champion. Ibn Ngumba confided the difficult conditions of his journey by road to reach Kribi. Lacking financial means to take the plane, he and his companion crossed the Congo River and traveled all over Congo-Brazzaville by bus to the Cameroonian border. Their determination to represent their country pushed them to take all these risks. Facing the great nations of Scrabble, Ibn Ngumba proudly hoisted the flag of the DRC on the top step of the podium.
Daniel Essomba, the man behind the Millionaires Tournament
This exceptional competition is the work of Daniel Essomba, nicknamed “Master Gitan”. This passionate Scrabble player and member of the STC Club of Yaoundé, wanted to give a new dimension to this sport in difficulty in Cameroon. His ambition was to allow players to live fully from their art. Thus was born the “Tournament of Millionaires K. Fokam”. Dr. Paul Kammogne Fokam, the main sponsor of the event, provided financial support to make it a reality.
The impact of the Millionaires Tournament on Scrabble in Africa
The Millionaires Tournament is much more than a Scrabble competition. It marks a turning point in the development of this sport in Africa. Daniel Essomba and his Organizing Committee have worked hard to give a new dynamic to professional Scrabble in the world, starting from Cameroon. This tournament is extremely important, not only for passionate players, but also for the image of Scrabble in general. It helps to bring this sport out of precariousness and to promote the talent of scrabblers.
Conclusion :
The 2023 K. Fokam International Scrabble Tournament will be remembered as an exceptional competition where players pushed their limits to represent their country. Thanks to the vision of Daniel Essomba and the commitment of the participants, Scrabble is offered a new opportunity for development in Africa. The success of this event demonstrates the importance of supporting less publicized sporting disciplines, and allowing talents to express themselves and shine on an international scale.