Essca Reaches the Final Four at Smatchin Ao Tsara Basketball Tournament Mahamasina, Madagascar – March 21, 2026 – The defending champions, ESSCA Antanimena, secured their place in the semifinals of the Smatchin Ao Tsara basketball tournament on Saturday, overcoming a late surge from IMGAM in a hard-fought 59-53 victory at the Palais des Sports de … Read more
Fianarantsoa, Madagascar – The EMIT Fianarantsoa men’s basketball team secured their second consecutive victory in the ongoing Smatchin Garçons tournament on Monday, defeating ISTS 50-37 in a controlled performance. The inter-university and institute basketball tournament is currently taking place at the Mahamasina Gymnasium and surrounding courts in the capital city. The EMIT team, considered among … Read more
Bangkok, Thailand – The stakes are rising for Madagascar’s national 3×3 basketball teams, known as the Ankoay, as they prepare to compete in the FIBA 3×3 Thailand Champions Cup, beginning March 13th at CentralWorld Square in Bangkok. The competition will pit the reigning African champions against some of the world’s top 3×3 talent, serving as … Read more
First outing. Madagascar will be represented by four players at the African Badminton Championships which will take place from February 9 to 15 in Gaborone, the Botswana capital. Three local players, namely Irina Razakasoavina from MB2ALL, Herizo Rakotoarinivo from ABC Vakinankaratra and Tokinirina Razafimandimby alias “Joy” from MB2ALL, reinforced by the expatriate from Lyon, Lalaina … Read more
The Malagasy Basketball Federation (FMBB) has revealed the list of fifteen players pre-selected to prepare for the qualification window for the 2027 FIBA World Cup. The race towards the 2027 World Cup, scheduled for Qatar, is officially launched for the Ankoay senior men in 5×5 basketball. A few weeks before the qualifying window scheduled in … Read more
He moved discreetly, but his gaze was always turned towards the others. Hambinintsoa Tefy Ranaivo, Master Tefy, also known as Tefy Mahafaly, died on January 14, 2026 at the age of 63, after long months of fighting illness. His death leaves a deep void in the world of Malagasy crafts, but also in the hearts … Read more
The world of Malagasy sport is in mourning. Edmond Rakotoarivelo, better known as Master Ratafia, died at dawn on Sunday at the age of 96. Edmond Rakotoarivelo died peacefully on Sunday at his home in Amboasarikely, near Antsahavola. Born on March 25, 1930, the man many considered a true living memory of Malagasy sport celebrated … Read more
The 2025 Madagascar Judo Cup was held on December 27 and 28 at the Arena Toamasina, attracting the national elite. A seminar for referees and coaches preceded the competition, reinforcing the technical level. Les cadors have largely confirmed their status. In senior ladies -70 kg, the Olympian Aina Laura Rasoanaivo Razafy (ASM) won the gold … Read more
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 … Read more
Double African champion, Madagascar confirms its status as a continental reference in 3×3 basketball. A success built on vision, consistency and Olympic ambition. An African double that lasts over time. The first week of December once again dedicated the Ankoay reign over African 3×3 basketball at the Mahamasina Sports Palace. At home, Madagascar achieved the … Read more