In Benin for a few days, Gabe Manner of the American NGO CSR and the president of the Beninese Triathlon Federation (FBT), Richard Assah jointly hosted a press conference this Sunday 12 September 2021. On the menu, les préparatifs du championnat national de triathlon qui se tiendra en décembre prochain à la plage El Dorado d’Akpakpa.
Privileged partner of the Beninese Triathlon Federation, Gabe Manner not only came with his arms loaded with two competition bikes and important accessories for the best triathletes from recent competitions organized by the Beninese body inside the country but also to bring his expertise for promotion and development. of this discipline. In this context, the holding of the national Triathlon championship in December is in sight. 2021. " Since my arrival, we started by checking the site circuit (The Doardo) which will host the national championship. Logistically the conditions met our requirements. We believe that everything is ready for everything to run smoothly ”, did he declare. To hear the difficulties are related to the equipment available to the athletes and the support of local structures. "We hope for the support of local structures to help us meet the financial challenge. It is true that we have a budget for the running of the event, but the contributions of these local partners are essential for the sustainability of the federation's activities ", he hinted. Very happy, Richard Assah, President of the Beninese Triathlon Federation did not hide his satisfaction with the effective presence of Gabe Manner by his side. "I thank him on behalf of the other members of the FBT for his unwavering support. He made himself available to evaluate us and allow us to properly prepare and organize the national championship ", he said while specifying "It is up to us to be reassured that the registered athletes can hold out.. But without preparing well, aucun athlète ne peut donner le meilleur de lui-même pour être au top. That is why, we invite the partners to accompany us for the success of this first act, that of experimentation. "
Note that are expected for the national phase of the championship, 10 athletes at the half triathlon level and 25 at the level of the triathlon standard.
Damien TOLOMISSI