Congolese athletes are the pride of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) during the IX Games of La Francophonie. With a record participation of 361 athletes and 40 artists, the DRC demonstrated its talent by winning 39 medals, including 5 gold, 11 silver and 23 bronze. An exceptional performance which propels the country to ninth place in the general classification.
President Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi expressed his satisfaction and gratitude to Congolese athletes and artists during a dinner organized in their honor. He underlined the honor that these performances brought to the country, despite the preparation difficulties they had to face.
To support and promote Congolese sport, the President of the Republic announced that the new sports infrastructures will henceforth serve as places for training and training for athletes, financed by the Congolese State. Moreover, he promised to organize each year in Kinshasa the “Games of the DRC”, in order to prepare the athletes for the international competitions.
In recognition of their exceptional performance, the Head of State gave instructions to the Prime Minister to release merit bonuses for medalists and participation bonuses for all Congolese athletes who participated in the Games of La Francophonie.
These sporting successes reflect the potential and talent of Congolese athletes. They are a source of inspiration for the younger generations and contribute to strengthening the influence of the DRC on the international scene.
In conclusion, the remarkable performances of Congolese athletes at the Games of La Francophonie were hailed by President Tshisekedi. The DRC can be proud of its athletes and artists who have carried the country’s colors high. Efforts to support Congolese sport and promote sports practice will continue in order to best prepare Congolese athletes for international competitions