L’honorable Délonix Kogblévi marks his return to the pétanque arena with a milestone 20 years after the organization of its last competition. 127 triplets, a total of 381 lovers of bowling sports were at the start of the 3rd edition of the comfort trophies.
Initiated by the honorable Kogblévi and organized under the banner of his club, Pétanque Club of Sodjeatimè, the organizational system of this competition appealed to the general public who made the trip. Stake, more than a million prizes in kind and in cash to be won for the first eight triplets in the cork throw this Saturday.
Decor worthy of the Marseille pétanque
The square of honor drawn on Saturday eve of the final had time to whet the appetite of the men in form of the moment who are Vivian Zinvijo and other Moustaine Adenigni. Si l’honorable Kogblevi a annoncé dans son allocution d’ouverture de la compétition le sponsoring de 500 000 FCFA du maire de Cotonou Luc Attrokpo, the bowlers were not yet at the end of their surprises.
After an intense and hard-fought first day, we'll see you the next day (Sunday), in the quarter-final, Renaissance of Parakou, The Medina of Djougou, AJB, Prestige, Come1, Cheetahs of Calavi, Prestige, PCS and Canon. We enjoy the semi-final of the PCS clash against Guepards de Calavi which turns to the advantage of the Guepards de Agbon Antoine (11 at 08). During the second poster, Prestige easily rules Madina de Djougou (11 at 5).
But before the final, the artists enlivened the audience
The sport culture mix is the apotheosis of this third edition. In front of deputies, Heads of districts, the distinguished guests of the initiator the honorable Délonix Kogblévi, there was the Belmonde Z performance and the artistic painting of the Cica group which amazed the public who did not hesitate to make the trip.
A finale and surprises
In a controlled finale, Roland Fagbohoun, Marcel Gbetagle and Vivian Zinvidjo won 11 at 5. From 380 000 FCFA, the envelope provided for the winner with the special mayor's prize which was given to all the triplets according to their performance from the quarter-finals, two other cash donations from the First Deputy to the Mayor of Cotonou, Randis Ahoundjinou 500 000 FCFA sur le premier prix et 120 000 FCFA de Précieux Koublanou pour porter le premier prix des protégés de Ambaliou Adedjouma à 1 million FCFA.
Seduced by the quality of the game and the organization, the Honorable Orden Alladatin congratulated the organizers. For the latter, President Talon was right to pay particular attention to the sport of petanque..
Emotion and satisfaction could be read on the face of the Honorable Kogblévi, sponsor and financial arm of this competition organized by the PCS club.. “The quality of the show and the attitude of the players honor us. 2022, the year of the World Cup couldn't get off to a better start and we're not going to stop there.", he confided.
Ospisse Metoli
Le Podium
1is : Prestige PCK
2th : Cheetahs
3th : Madina PC