As part of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, the Democratic Republic of Congo is preparing to enter the competition with six athletes who will represent the country in four different disciplines: boxing, judo, swimming and athletics. This is a crucial moment for these Congolese athletes who have worked hard to qualify and who carry on their shoulders the hopes and expectations of an entire country.
Judoka Arnold Kisoka will be the first to compete this Saturday, July 27. He will face Israeli Yam Wolczac in the -60 kilos at the Champ de Mars arena. A first decisive step for the Congolese team that hopes to shine on the international stage.
In the boxing discipline, Marcelat Sakobi and Brigitte Mbabi will take over. Sakobi, who will participate in her second Olympic Games, will face Uzbek Sitora Turdibekova in the featherweight category on July 30. A crucial fight for her, after having faced formidable opponents during the previous Games.
Brigitte Mbabi, for her part, will make her debut on August 1 in boxing in the 66 kilos. She will have to face Janjaem Suwannapheng of Thailand. A major challenge for this talented Congolese boxer who is aiming for a remarkable performance during this competition.
In the field of swimming, Aristote Ndombe Impelenga and Miansadi Divine will proudly represent the DRC. Aristote will compete in the men’s 50-meter freestyle event, while Miansadi will measure herself in the women’s 50-meter freestyle. Two events that promise to be intense and captivating for these Congolese swimmers.
Finally, in athletics, Dominique Lasconi Mulamba will defend the colors of the DRC in the men’s 100-meter race. An event that promises to be thrilling, with fierce competition between the best athletes in the world.
These Paris 2024 Olympic Games are an opportunity for the DRC to shine on the international sports scene and show the world the talent and determination of its athletes. The entire nation is behind these athletes who proudly carry the colors of Congo, and who remind us that sport is a formidable vector of unity and national pride. Let the competition begin, and may the best win!