The Games of La Francophonie in Kinshasa: an opportunity to strengthen the image of the DRC
At the heart of sports news, the 9th Games of La Francophonie which will take place from July 28 to August 6 in Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo, are raising many hopes. Willy Kalengayi, journalist-publisher of the magazine “Géopolis”, spoke about the importance of this event during the program “Look at the news of the week in the DRC” broadcast on Radio Okapi.
According to Willy Kalengayi, these games are a valuable opportunity to consolidate the image of a victorious, resilient people capable of meeting challenges. He stresses the importance of saluting the Congolese authorities for having maintained the organization of this event despite the constraints and challenges facing the country.
The Games of La Francophonie will take place in three sites in the Congolese capital: the Stade des Martyrs, the Tata Raphael stadium and the University of Kinshasa (UNIKIN). The athletes present are already training in these different places, ready to give the best of themselves during the competitions.
The National Committee of the Francophonie Games, led by Isidore Kwandja, ensures that everything is ready to ensure the smooth running of the event. The necessary measures have been taken to guarantee the safety of participants and spectators, as well as to provide optimal infrastructure and conditions for the competitions.
For the Democratic Republic of Congo, hosting the Games of La Francophonie represents an opportunity to show the world its ability to host events of international scope, to promote sport and culture, while consolidating its image on the French-speaking scene.
These games will also make it possible to highlight the cultural and artistic heritage of the DRC, by giving the opportunity to the various participants to share their cultural wealth and to promote exchanges and interactions between French-speaking countries.
In conclusion, the IX Games of La Francophonie in Kinshasa are a unique opportunity for the Democratic Republic of Congo to strengthen its image on the international scene. This sporting and cultural event will showcase the talent, diversity and dynamism of French-speaking countries, while contributing to the development of sport and culture in the DRC