The Games of La Francophonie in Kinshasa: a positive inspection of the sites by ambassadors and members of the government
Eight days before the opening ceremony of the 9th Games of La Francophonie in Kinshasa, a delegation made up of the ambassadors of France, Switzerland, Canada and Senegal, as well as some members of the Congolese government, went to the various sites to inspect the finishing work. This visit showed that the sites were ready to host the major sporting and cultural event.
The starting point of the inspection was the site of the Stade des Martyrs, then the delegation went to the Tata Raphaël site, and finally to the University of Kinshasa (UNIKIN) where many athletes are housed.
On site, diplomats and members of the government expressed their satisfaction with the quality of the work carried out on all the sites. According to the government spokesman, Patrick Muyaya, there is no doubt about the smooth running of these Games of La Francophonie. He says the country was lucky in hosting this major event.
Indeed, not only have the sports infrastructures been fitted out to host the competitions, but after the week of the games, the DRC will also have new modern sports infrastructures, which constitutes a real heritage for the country.
The members of the delegation found that the various accommodations for the athletes at the University of Kinshasa were quite viable. In addition, the football pitches, basketball pitches and the Olympic swimming pool have been renovated to provide the representatives of the various countries with optimal training conditions.
Regarding the Tata Raphaël site, which was originally to host the games village, the Minister of Communication and Media indicated that certain centers, such as the dispensary and the restaurant, could be ready in time.
In short, the inspection of the Games of La Francophonie sites in Kinshasa proved to be positive. All the work was completed on time and the infrastructure is ready to welcome athletes and visitors. This major sporting and cultural event promises to be a success for the DRC, which is thus positioning itself on the international scene as a host of high-level competitions