The 9th Francophonie Games in Kinshasa: An impatiently awaited international celebration
In a few days, the city of Kinshasa is preparing to host the 9th Games of La Francophonie, a major event that brings together the member countries of the International Organization of La Francophonie. Officials and athletes from different countries have already arrived, ready to participate in this great celebration of the French-speaking world.
During a press conference organized to mark the launch of the games, the organizers expressed their satisfaction with the infrastructure put in place for this event. The Director of the National Committee for the Games of La Francophonie, Isidore Kwandja Ngembo, underlined the importance of these games in stimulating future generations and providing sporting and cultural opportunities to the Democratic Republic of Congo.
The Director of the International Committee of the Games of La Francophonie, Zeina Mina, expressed her gratitude to the Congolese authorities for the infrastructure that meets international standards. For her part, the Administrator of the OIF, Caroline St Hilaire, praised the involvement of the Congolese authorities in the preparation of this event and their commitment to providing a favorable environment for participants.
The heads of delegation present expressed their gratitude to the Congolese authorities for the efforts made to build infrastructure meeting international standards. They also highlighted the warm welcome given to them, testifying to the hospitality of the Congolese people.
These 9th Games of La Francophonie mark a turning point for the Democratic Republic of Congo, which thus reconnects with the concert of nations. The Minister of Communication and Media, Patrick Muyaya Katembwe, underlined the importance of this event for the country and its future. He expressed his joy at seeing the efforts made to bring these games to fruition and welcomed all the delegates present.
The 9th Games of La Francophonie are therefore impatiently awaited, both by the participants and by the Congolese people. This international event promises to be a celebration of the cultural and sporting diversity of the Francophonie and an opportunity for the Democratic Republic of Congo to shine on the world stage.
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