Athletics: Sports Minister urges Ivorian athletes to strive for excellence

Author: Adolphe ANGOUAPublished on: October 27, 2026Country: Ivory Coast

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Sports Minister Adjé Silas Metch urged Ivorian athletes to show determination, discipline and perseverance during a meeting with an Ivory Coast Athletics Federation delegation led by president Jeannot Kouamé. The October 27, 2026 meeting reviewed performances, discussed the federation’s challenges and considered upcoming competitions, with the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games in view. Koné Maboundou, the 2026 African 200-metre champion, and other young athletes showed the minister their medals. Metch praised their results and stressed the importance of training, support and preparation suited to elite sport.

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