The road cycling events of the 9th Games of La Francophonie took place recently in Kinshasa, offering a thrilling spectacle to the spectators. Despite fierce competition, the Congolese cyclists showed an honorable performance, although they failed to win a medal. However, it was Morocco that shone in these events, winning several distinctions.
On the men’s side, it was Achraf Ed-Doghmy of Morocco who took home the gold medal after a breathtaking 90 kilometer race. He was closely followed by his compatriot Nasr-Eddine Maatougui who won the silver medal. The bronze medal went to Catalin Buta from Romania. Unfortunately, the Congolese cyclists, Joel Kasereka and Samuel Nyenyezi Lubingo, finished further down the rankings, in 9th and 19th place respectively.
In the women’s event, it was Salma Hariri of Morocco who distinguished herself by winning the gold medal. She covered the 60 kilometers with an impressive time of 1 hour, 44 minutes and 43 seconds. The Congolese cyclists, for their part, achieved an honorable performance but failed to reach the podium. Deborah Okito Hélène finished in 6th place and Hermione Marie-Paul Ahouissou from Benin in 5th place.
Despite the absence of medals for Congolese cyclists, their participation in these Games of La Francophonie was an opportunity to demonstrate their talent and their passion for this sport. The road cycling events caught the attention of the public and reminded us of the importance of sport in La Francophonie.
It is also interesting to note that these Games of La Francophonie were an opportunity for the Democratic Republic of Congo to promote its culture and its sporting potential. Holding this international event has enabled Kinshasa to position itself as a dynamic and welcoming city, ready to host other high-level sports competitions.
In conclusion, the road cycling events of the 9th Francophonie Games were rich in emotions and performances, highlighting the talents of Moroccan cyclists. Although the Congolese cyclists did not win a medal, their participation demonstrates their commitment and determination to represent their country with pride. These Games also made it possible to highlight the city of Kinshasa and to strengthen sporting links within La Francophonie