The Leopards of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) shone brilliantly in the first round of the qualifying tournament for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. This competition, which took place in Bangui, the capital of the Central African Republic, saw the teams Congolese shine and qualify for the second round.
On the women’s side, the two Congolese teams successfully completed the stages of the tournament. The second team, consisting of Mpeti and Tetila, won a thrilling victory against the Cameroonian team, with a score of 2-1 (19-21/21-11/15-6). As for the first team, composed of Eliège Nsimba and Patience Tshama, they dominated the Central African pair with a score of 2-0 (21-9/21-4).
On the men’s side, it was the team composed of Yannick Shesha and Perputu Salasala who took the lead and obtained the final victory by beating the Cameroonian team with a score of 2-0 (21-12/21-19) .
This exceptional performance allows the three Congolese teams to qualify for the second round to be held in 2024, in preparation for the Olympic Games.
These sporting successes highlight the talent and hard work of Congolese athletes, as well as the quality of training and coaching in the field of volleyball in the DRC. They also represent national pride and demonstrate the country’s potential in international competitions.
These victories mark an important step in the preparation of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games for the Congolese teams. They will now have the opportunity to compete against other top teams and continue to proudly represent their country on the international stage.
Congolese fans will now be able to follow with enthusiasm the progress of their teams during the second round of the qualifying tournament and look forward to even more remarkable performances.
In conclusion, the Leopards of the DRC have had an excellent run in the first round of the qualifying tournament for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Their qualification for the second round is a major step in their journey towards global competition. This success testifies to the talent and potential of Congolese athletes in the world of volleyball and arouses great national pride. Congolese fans eagerly await the continuation of the adventure of the Leopards in their quest for Olympic gold