Title: The Games of La Francophonie enliven Kinshasa: A look back at the women’s cycling race won by Moroccan Hariri Salma
Introduction :
The city of Kinshasa, capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo, continues to vibrate to the rhythm of the Games of La Francophonie. Among the key activities of this sporting event, the women’s cycling race attracted the attention of spectators. It was the talented Moroccan cyclist, Hariri Salma, who was crowned champion of this competition. Let’s take a look back at the highlights of this exceptional race which highlighted the perseverance and performance of women in cycling.
Development :
The female cyclists covered a distance of 63 km during this race which took place on a closed circuit in Kinshasa. Leaving from the People’s Palace, the athletes took the Boulevard du 30 juin to finally return to the People’s Palace, in an electric atmosphere.
The resounding victory of Hariri Salma, originally from Morocco, was hailed by the public. Moroccan athletes also dominated this competition by taking the first four places in the ranking.
The representative of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Déborah Okiti Hélène, was ranked sixth, about 14 minutes behind the champion. Despite this performance, she was able to proudly represent her country during this high-level competition.
Interestingly, the DRC fielded five athletes to participate in this race, demonstrating the host country’s commitment to promoting women’s cycling and the importance given to women’s participation in sport.
Conclusion :
The women’s cycling race at the Jeux de la Francophonie in Kinshasa was a real spectacle of sporting performance. The victory of Moroccan Hariri Salma, as well as the remarkable participation of the Congolese representative, Déborah Okiti Hélène, highlighted the talent and determination of women in cycling.
This sporting event also illustrated the importance given to the promotion of women’s cycling and gender equality in sport