The Games of La Francophonie 2023: A triumph for the Democratic Republic of Congo
The IX Games of La Francophonie, which took place in Kinshasa in the Democratic Republic of Congo, ended on August 6, 2023 in an atmosphere of celebration and triumph. Despite the doubts and negative predictions that surrounded this event, the country managed to organize an exceptional edition, surpassing all expectations.
The President of the Republic, Félix Antoine Tshisekedi, was heavily involved in the organization of the Games, regularly visiting the competition sites and ensuring the smooth running of the event. His presence and support helped to create a festive atmosphere and to inspire the participants.
The Director of the International Committee of the Francophonie Games (CIJF), Zeina Mina, described the Kinshasa edition as a “Congolese miracle”. She hailed the success of the event, in particular underlining the enthusiasm of the public and the quality of the performances of the athletes.
On the sporting level, Morocco dominated the medal table, demonstrating its superiority in many disciplines. However, the Democratic Republic of Congo also made a good showing by ranking among the top ten most medal-winning nations of the event. Remarkable victories were achieved in individual sports such as boxing, table tennis and wrestling.
These Francophonie Games were also an opportunity for the DRC to showcase its modern sports infrastructure. However, shortcomings have been noted in the field of cycling, which remains dependent on the poor roads of the capital.
This undeniable success of the 2023 Francophonie Games in the Democratic Republic of Congo underlines the importance of developing and supporting the country’s sporting talents. It is necessary to put in place a long-term program for the implementation and modernization of sports and cultural infrastructures across the provinces, thus allowing the emergence of new champions.
The Francophone Games in Kinshasa will be remembered as a major event, showcasing the country’s potential and strengthening Francophone ties. This historic event proved that the Congo is capable of meeting great challenges and shining on the international scene.
In conclusion, the Games of La Francophonie 2023 in Kinshasa were a real success, marking a collective victory for the Democratic Republic of Congo. This edition will go down in the annals of La Francophonie as a symbol of determination, talent and success