Title: The games of La Francophonie in Kinshasa: a memorable celebration of the DRC’s membership of La Francophonie
Introduction :
The ninth games of La Francophonie, which took place in Kinshasa, in the Democratic Republic of Congo, ended recently. This event was an opportunity for the country to demonstrate its attachment to La Francophonie and to highlight the talents of its youth. In this article, we will come back to the highlights of these games and their impact on the DRC.
A memorable legacy:
The organization of these games will be remembered as a landmark event for the DRC. The infrastructures put in place for the occasion will be a precious heritage for the country, which will be able to use them to promote the talents of its youth. President Félix Tshisekedi highlighted this opportunity during his closing speech, emphasizing the importance of capitalizing on the smooth running of the games and developing mechanisms to allow young Congolese to realize their potential in the fields of sports, arts and education.
A meritorious ranking:
The performance of the DRC during these Games of La Francophonie deserves to be saluted. The country finished in ninth place in the final standings, winning a total of 34 medals, including 5 gold, 11 silver and 18 bronze. This performance is all the more remarkable as it represents a significant increase from the previous edition of the games, where the DRC won 29 fewer medals.
Moroccan dominance and final podium:
At the top of the ranking, we find Morocco, which won a total of 58 medals, including 23 gold. Romania is in second place with 38 medals, followed by Cameroon which closes the podium with 40 medals. These results attest to the diversity of the competitors and the excellence of the performances in different disciplines.
A celebration of Francophone diversity:
The Games of La Francophonie are above all a celebration of the diversity of French-speaking cultures and languages around the world. They allowed participants from 30 countries to meet and discuss in a spirit of brotherhood. This event was an opportunity to promote the Francophonie as a vehicle for dialogue and cooperation between nations.
Conclusion :
The Francophonie games in Kinshasa were a highlight for the DRC, helping to strengthen its membership in La Francophonie and highlighting the talents of its youth. The infrastructure left behind will be a springboard for the development of sports, arts and education in the country. These games were also an opportunity to celebrate Francophone diversity and promote exchanges between the participating countries. The DRC can be proud of its ranking and the performance of its athletes and artists. The Games of La Francophonie will remain etched in the annals of the country’s sporting and cultural history