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The Minister of Sports, Paulin Claude DANHO received in audiences the Ivorian athletes who have distinguished themselves very well during international competitions during the first half of the current year. This meeting is part of the Nation’s recognition of its valiant ambassadors.
After the Vo co Truyen, Scrabble and Fencing Federations, received yesterday Wednesday August 3, 2022, this Thursday August 4, 2022, 9 others were congratulated by Minister Paulin Claude DANHO for the performances obtained in the first quarter of this year . Thus the 2 Paralympic medalists, the 6 in Wrestling, the 4 in Cycling, the 20 in Taekwondo, the 17 in Judo, the 42 in Athletics, the 3 in Table Tennis, the 4 in Motorcycling and the 4 in Tennis were congratulated by the boss of Ivorian sport
The minister also expressed the ministry’s desire to ensure that “sport is a social launching pad for Ivorian youth and gives you an opportunity to flourish internationally and in your career”.
Regarding the celebration of the festivities of the independence of Côte d’Ivoire, the Minister invited the medalists to Yamoussoukro so that “all of Côte d’Ivoire understands why it is necessary to give you the means to go on the international level “.
Finally, he instructed his services and the federations to take all the necessary measures so that the athletes are in the optimal conditions to represent Côte d’Ivoire with dignity at the Olympic Games in 2024 which are held in 24 months in France.
As a reminder, our athletes won 127 medals, including 33 in Gold, 43 in Silver and 51 in Bronze from January to July 2022.
