Title: The Francophonie Games in Kinshasa: Infrastructure ready to host an exceptional sporting event
Introduction :
In a few days, Kinshasa is preparing to host the ninth edition of the Francophone Games. These games, which will take place from July 28 to August 6, will bring together athletes and participants from French-speaking countries around the world. In preparation for this major event, a general visit of the infrastructures was carried out by the Congolese authorities and the French-speaking ambassadors. This visit showed that the infrastructure is ready to host a breathtaking sporting event.
Quality infrastructure despite the challenges:
Despite the challenges that the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) must face, in particular the security situation in the east of the country, the Congolese government has achieved a feat by erecting this infrastructure. The Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Francophonie, Christophe Lutundula, praised the country’s efforts to provide quality facilities. He stressed that the DRC, despite the difficulties, has been able to invest in the development and improvement of the living conditions of its population.
A visit to encourage solidarity and participation:
The visit to the facilities was organized with the aim of creating solidarity among French-speaking countries and encouraging their active participation in the Games of La Francophonie. The Minister of Sports and Leisure, François Kabulo, the Minister of Communication and Media, Patrick Muyaya, as well as the group of French-speaking ambassadors, accompanied the Deputy Prime Minister during this visit. Lutundula expressed his wish to see the participation of all the French-speaking States, stressing that the Francophonie is a family which wants to be united and concerned with transmitting values of democracy and shared humanism.
Facilities that will leave a legacy:
In addition to the Games of La Francophonie, the issue of infrastructure management after the event was also raised. It is essential that these facilities continue to benefit national sport and Congolese youth, bringing real added value. Particular attention should be paid to the preservation and optimal use of these infrastructures.
Conclusion :
Kinshasa’s infrastructure is ready to host the ninth Games of La Francophonie. Despite the challenges facing the DRC, the country has shown considerable effort to provide quality facilities. The general visit of the infrastructures made it possible to arouse the solidarity of the French-speaking countries and to encourage their active participation in this international sporting event.. Now is the time to experience the excitement of the Jeux de la Francophonie in Kinshasa and enjoy the legacy left by these infrastructures for Congolese sport and youth