Gourma: The provincial directorate in charge of Sport launched the sports and leisure season this Saturday, September 20, 2025, in Fada N’Gourma, marking the first edition of the sports and leisure back-to-school season. The event was held under the theme: “Sport and leisure for all, a factor of cohesion for the well-being of the resilient population of the Gourma province.”
According to Burkina Information Agency, three months after her installation, the provincial director in charge of Sport of Gourma, Boualihamou Edwige Lompo/Ouattara, initiated this first edition. The launch aimed to engage all social classes in Fada N’Gourma in sports and recreational activities, which positively impact intellectual, physical, and psychological well-being.
Ms. Lompo highlighted that exercise plays a crucial role in stress relief and helps regulate the body by eliminating excess salt and sugar. She also underscored her commitment to enhancing social cohesion within the community through these activities.
The High Commissioner of the Gourma province, Silas Nacanabo, who served as the patron of this event, praised the initiative. He noted that it demonstrates the resilience of the local population amidst challenging security circumstances. Nacanabo emphasized that sport is a means of fostering social cohesion, muscle development, and illness prevention. He urged residents to promote sport as a tool for development and unity.
The event’s program included a popular three-kilometer cross-country race, an aerobics session, and board games, drawing participation from the Defense and Security Forces (FDS), the Volunteers for the Defense of the Homeland (VDP), and many residents of Fada N’Gourma.