2023-07-26 22:25:08
Two days before the opening ceremony of the 9th Games of La Francophonie, optimism and satisfaction reigned this Wednesday, July 26 among those involved in organizing the event. For the Congolese authorities and those of the Francophonie, Kinshasa is ready to take up the challenge.
Published on: 07/26/2023 – 22:25
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Special Envoy to Kinshasa,
« We’ve waited a long time for them and here we are “, the director of the National Committee of the Games of La Francophonie, Isidore Kwandja, could not say better by confirming the holding of the 9th Games of La Francophonie which officially open this Friday, July 28 in Kinshasa.
There were indeed two hours behind schedule for the press conference of the quartet which is the backbone of the organization, but in the end, optimism and satisfaction had taken precedence over the doubts that long escorted the DR Congo in its ability to organize such an event.
Amélie Oudéa-Castera in Kinshasa
We will of course have to do the accounts after the closing ceremony, on August 6, but at present, the ” infrastructures are of high quality and ready to host the events “. It is a visa issued by the Director of the Francophone Games Committee, Zeina Mina. The former Olympic athlete from Lebanon thanked the Congolese authorities for the ” efforts to build and renovate the various sports and cultural sites ». We have measured and greatly appreciated the immense work that has been done added Daniel Zielinski, head of the French delegation to these Games.
« Congo has never invested so much in sport since independence said Patrick Muyaya, the Congolese Minister of Communication and government spokesman. A few weeks ago, Isidore Kwandja mentioned the figure of 66 million euros, an investment to meet the organizational, logistical and security challenge. Thousands of police officers, trained thanks to the support of the International Organization of La Francophonie, will thus be mobilized for the security of the athletes and the venues. This did not convince Quebec and Luxembourg, which decided not to take part in the “party”. ” The Francophonie Games are the symbol of openness to others. To everyone else. They embrace diversity and celebrate equal opportunity “, recalled, Caroline de St-Hilaire, the number two of the OIF.
Thirty-six delegations are expected by Friday in Kinshasa, which will also see the presence of the French Minister of Sports, Amélie Oudéa-Castéra.
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