Title: Test competitions of the Games of La Francophonie: a promising overview
Introduction :
The IX Games of La Francophonie are a major sporting and cultural event that will take place soon. As part of the preparation for this event, test competitions were organized in the new sports facilities built especially for the occasion. These competitions made it possible to test the equipment, prepare the organizing teams and show the potential of these infrastructures. In this article, we will come back to the judo and basketball test competitions which took place successfully and which announce a great success for the Games of La Francophonie.
Judo: a hundred athletes competed in a promising atmosphere
The first test competition was that of judo, which brought together a hundred athletes from the Democratic Republic of Congo, the Republic of Congo and Angola. The fighters offered exciting and fast-paced encounters, demonstrating their talent and commitment. At the end of the day of competition, the winners received their medals from the hands of the members of the International Committee of the Games of La Francophonie. This competition was an opportunity to check the quality of the equipment and to assess the hosting capacity of the Stade des Martyrs site.
Basketball: a resounding victory for the Franco Afro team
The second test competition was devoted to women’s basketball. Teams from Kinshasa faced off in a hotly contested mini tournament. It was finally the Franco Afro team that won the final victory against the selection of Kinshasa, with a score of 40-23. This match made it possible to highlight the sports facilities specially designed for basketball and to test the logistical organization, particularly in terms of security and ticketing.
Quality infrastructure and an organization ready for the Games of La Francophonie
The organization of these test competitions made it possible to highlight the quality of the sports infrastructures built for the Games of La Francophonie. Twin gymnasiums have proven their functionality and ability to accommodate large numbers of spectators. In addition, all the teams of the organizing committee were able to familiarize themselves with the different aspects of their mission, from reception to catering, including safety and health. The National Director of the Games was delighted with the progress and called for the preservation of these achievements, which represent a major investment for the country.
Conclusion :
The judo and basketball test competitions were a success and made it possible to test the sports facilities and equipment of the Games of La Francophonie. These competitions also showed the preparation and competence of the organizing team. The high-quality infrastructures and the efforts made to ensure optimal organization bode well for a successful and spectacular edition of the Games of La Francophonie. The country will be able to keep these infrastructures as a precious heritage for future generations.