Article: The Leopards of the Democratic Republic of Congo qualified for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games
The Leopards of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) won the 1st round of the qualifying tournament for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. The competition took place in Bangui, the capital of the Central African Republic, and the Congolese players brilliantly represented their country on the ground.
Of the 4 teams entered, 3 managed to qualify for the next round. In the ladies, the second team consisting of Mpeti and Tetila scored an impressive victory against the Cameroonian pair, winning the match 2-1 (19-21/21-11/15-6). For their part, the first women’s team, composed of Eliège Nsimba and Patience Tshama, also showed a great performance by beating the Central African pair 2-0 (21-9/21-4).
Among the men, it was the first team made up of Yannick Shesha and Perputu Salasala who caused a sensation in the final by winning a convincing victory against the Cameroonian pair, with a score of 2-0 (21-12/21-19).
These exceptional results allowed the three Congolese teams to qualify for the next round, which will take place in 2024, shortly before the Paris Olympic Games. This is an important step for the Leopards of the DRC, who will thus have the opportunity to proudly represent their country and compete against the best teams in the world during this prestigious sporting event.
The qualification of the DRC Leopards for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games is a great achievement for Congolese sport and testifies to the talent and determination of the players. It also highlights the country’s potential in sports and athletics.
Congolese fans can already rejoice in this qualification and encourage their teams during the next round and the Olympic Games. The Leopards of the DRC have proven that they have their place among the elite of international volleyball, and they will do everything to defend the colors of their country with honor and pride in Paris in 2024.