The 2022 Francophonie Games in Kinshasa were an opportunity for the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to shine in the athletics and para-athletics events. With a total of 11 medals, including 3 silver and 8 bronze, the Congolese athletes achieved a remarkable performance and proudly represented their country.
Compared to the last edition of the Francophonie Games, where the DRC failed to win so many medals, this year was a real success. At the end of the events, the Congolese won 4 additional medals, bringing their total to 11.
Standout performances included Gracia Ladisa Munzeza, who won the bronze medal in the women’s 20 kilometer road race. Muteb Send and Alain Mbayo Kazadi won silver and bronze in the same event, but in the men’s category. Clarisse Asifiwe Nzabava won the bronze medal in the women’s 300m steeplechase event.
The DRC also distinguished itself in other disciplines such as the men’s decathlon, where Tshikamba Kankonde finished in third place. She also won medals in events such as the hammer throw, javelin throw, discus throw and long jump.
These results testify to the quality of the preparation of Congolese athletes and their involvement in these major sporting events. The DRC can be proud of its performance and its place in 15th position in the general classification.
In the final medal standings, Morocco leads with 42 medals, followed by Romania, Cameroon, Mauritius and Ivory Coast.
The Francophonie Games were an opportunity for the DRC to show its potential and talent in the field of athletics and para-athletics. These promising results testify to the country’s desire to position itself among the best sports nations in the Francophonie.
Congolese athletes have demonstrated their determination and perseverance, and reaped the rewards of their hard work. Hopefully this performance will inspire the new generation of Congolese athletes and encourage the development of sport in the DRC.
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