The IX Games of La Francophonie in Kinshasa: A major event for the DRC
The IX Games of La Francophonie will be held from July 28 to August 6, 2023 in Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo. This major event will bring together the best young French-speaking artistic and sports talents from all over the world.
Despite the challenges encountered, Kinshasa remains optimistic about the success of these games. However, a few French-speaking regions, such as Quebec in Canada and the Wallonia-Brussels Federation in Belgium, have announced their withdrawal from the event for security, health and logistical reasons. However, this did not taint the DRC’s determination to organize these games in the best possible conditions.
Since the attribution of the Francophonie Games to the DRC in 2019, the country has been actively preparing to host this prestigious event. Unfortunately, due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the games were postponed several times, which presented an additional challenge for the organizers. However, with the approach of the opening date, Kinshasa is doing everything possible to ensure the success of this international event.
The Games of La Francophonie offer a unique platform to showcase the artistic and sporting talents of French-speaking countries. This is an opportunity for young people to demonstrate their know-how and promote the cultural and linguistic diversity of La Francophonie. Many sports disciplines will be represented, ranging from athletics to football, swimming and judo. As for the arts, participants will be able to compete in categories such as dance, theatre, music and visual arts.
Holding the Francophonie Games in Kinshasa is a unique opportunity for the DRC to position itself on the international scene. This event will contribute to strengthening the country’s image and promoting its potential in terms of tourism, culture and economic development. In addition, this will create cultural and sporting exchanges between French-speaking countries, thus promoting mutual understanding and strengthening ties in La Francophonie.
In conclusion, the IX Games of La Francophonie in Kinshasa represent a key moment for the DRC and for La Francophonie as a whole. Despite the difficulties encountered, the country is determined to offer a memorable event and to showcase French-speaking talent. We hope that these games will be a success and will help strengthen the place of La Francophonie in the world