Title: Unpublished details behind the scenes of the Games of La Francophonie in Kinshasa
Introduction: A few days before the start of the 9th Games of La Francophonie, a government delegation made an inspection visit to ensure that all the sites were ready to host the long-awaited event. This visit allowed to discover new details on the infrastructures and the preparations in progress. In this article, we reveal these unpublished behind the scenes which testify to the commitment and the effort made to make this sporting and cultural event possible.
Details of the sites visited: The delegation began its visit to the Martyrs sports stadium, which will be the main venue for the competition. The necessary infrastructures are ready, in particular the laying of the synthetic turf and the spaces reserved for the various sports disciplines. At the Tata Raphaël stadium, the Judo and freestyle room is already finished, as is the tennis court which is in the finishing phase. The prefabricated accommodation will not be operational before the games, but other facilities such as the catering hall, the dispensary and the accreditation hall are already available. Finally, at the UNIKIN, everything is ready to welcome the athletes in good conditions, with comfortable accommodation, a functional wifi connection and a quality catering service.
Statements by the Minister of Communication: The government spokesman, Patrick Muyaya, spoke during this inspection visit. He stressed that despite the delays encountered, all venues will be ready before the games start. He also recalled the efforts made to meet international standards, in particular by redoing all the tartans at the request of the Wallonia Brussels and French cycling federations. The Minister also stressed the importance of these games for the DRC, which will then be able to benefit from the modern sports infrastructure inherited from this event.
Conclusion: This inspection visit revealed that the preparations for the Games of La Francophonie in Kinshasa are making great strides. The various sites are nearing completion and everything is done to welcome the athletes in the best conditions. This event also marks a significant step forward for the DRC, which will benefit from new quality sports infrastructure. The 9th Games of La Francophonie are therefore shaping up to be a memorable sporting and cultural event