At the dawn of the year 2026, Malagasy sports leaders send wishes full of hope and values. Health, discipline, loyalty and collective success are at the heart of their messages, carried by figures from basketball, table tennis, wrestling, badminton, gymnastics and emerging disciplines. Everyone is calling for a year of progress, unity and shared victories for Malagasy sport.
Tsiry Colombe Ralalaharison, Secretary General of the Malagasy Basketball Federation:
“Dear players, referees, coaches and sports managers, on the occasion of the end-of-year holidays, we send you our most sincere wishes for a Merry Christmas 2025 and a Happy New Year 2026. May this new year be placed under the sign of health, peace, sporting success and fair play. We recall the fundamental importance of loyalty, integrity and discipline, which must guide each actor.
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Strict adherence to the rules, including the prohibition of age or identity-related fraud, is essential to ensuring the fairness and credibility of our sport. Together, let us be exemplary, respectful of values and responsible for a sustainable future for Madagascar. May 2026 be a year of progress, performance and great collective victories.”
Tsiry Volana Randriambololona, player and STAFF in the Antananarivo Capital Table Tennis Section (STTAR):
“I wish every athlete and all those who aspire to take up sport good health, constant discipline and remarkable progress. May this year, God give us the endurance to remain faithful to your goals, the humility to learn, and the courage to get back up after every difficulty. May we make sport a driver of excellence, respect and inspiration for those around us and our community.
And above all, may multitudes encounter and recognize Jesus Christ, the King of kings and mightiest of warriors, as their personal Lord and Savior. Happy new year 2026 to all, full of victories, peace and impact! “.
Lalanirina Hasimbola Rakotoarisoa, high-level athlete in wrestling:
“May happiness and prosperity accompany us throughout this year. God bless us. May this whole year be sweet and light to you, and may your will be accomplished in joy, health and love.”
Tiasetra Raharimanana, Badminton Technical Manager and sports journalist:
“I send my best wishes to the Malagasy sports community for the year 2026. I hope that sport will continue to develop as a real educational tool for young people. I wish great success for all stakeholders, from managers to coaches.
I want to see athletes fully flourish and achieve their sporting goals as well as coaches being recognized for their commitment and fundamental educational role. Finally, I hope that the year 2026 will be marked by collective success, progress and unity in the world of Malagasy sport.”
Mahaliana Randriamiarisoa: Member of the Analamanga Gymnastics League:
“The year 2026, may it bring you health, happiness and prosperity and long live Malagasy gymnastics”.
Vahatra Ny Aina Miarimbola Rakotozanany: woman engaged in several disciplines and sports journalist:
“On the occasion of the end-of-year celebrations, I would like to wish everyone health, success and inspiration. Our commitment to promoting the game of chess and female leadership in Madagascar, but also the fact of being among the technical officials of swimming, reflect our conviction that sport and strategic thinking are powerful levers of education and emancipation.
These disciplines share essential values of discipline, fairness and surpassing oneself. For the new year, I hope to see more talents emerge, particularly female, supported by fair and inclusive environments.”
