The 9th Games of La Francophonie are fast approaching and the fever of excitement is starting to rise in the Congolese capital. A delegation made up of the Minister of Communication, Patrick Muyaya, the Minister of Sports François Kabulo Mwana Kabulo, as well as the Director of La Francophonie and other personalities, carried out an inspection visit to the sites concerned by La Francophonie.
The visit started at the Martyrs sports stadium, where all the facilities are ready to host the competition. At the Tâta Raphaël stadium, the laying of the synthetic turf has already been completed, the Judo and freestyle room is ready, while the finishing touches are in progress on the tennis court. The prefabricated buildings for accommodation will unfortunately not be able to be operational before the games, but the catering room, the dispensary and the accreditation room are already available.
The delegation then went to UNIKIN, where everything is ready to welcome the athletes. The latter are already housed in good conditions, the water is flowing, the wifi connection works wonderfully and the chefs are preparing quality meals for the athletes.
The government spokesman, Patrick Muyaya, expressed his satisfaction during this inspection visit. He pointed out that the DRC inherited the organization of the games only two years ago, and that the infrastructures built for the occasion are a real achievement. He also thanked all the compatriots and companies who have invested in the construction of these infrastructures.
It is important to note that some sites have experienced delays, in particular due to the request of the Wallonia Brussels federation and the French cycling federation to redo all the tartans to adapt them to modern standards. Despite these challenges, the Congolese government has risen to the challenge and the games will be held under modern conditions.
Beyond the organization of the games, it is also important to emphasize that the Democratic Republic of Congo will benefit from quality sports infrastructure after the end of this competition, thus filling a gap that has existed since the country’s independence.
The Games of La Francophonie are therefore a major challenge for the DRC, which will be able to show the world its know-how in terms of organizing major sporting events. The Congolese population is impatiently awaiting the start of these games, which promise to be a real success.
In conclusion, the inspection visit to the Games of La Francophonie sites demonstrates the determination and commitment of the Congolese government to organize this event in an exemplary manner. The infrastructures are ready and the athletes can be warmly welcomed in optimal conditions. The DRC has taken up the challenge and is proving its ability to organize leading sports competitions. The Games of La Francophonie will therefore be a unique opportunity to showcase the talent and diversity of French-speaking countries and to promote French-speaking culture through sport