International Tournament of West and Central African Archery Zones: Archers on display in Cotonou

The Mathieu Kérékou General Stadium in Cotonou has been home since Wednesday 7 September 2022, the 12th edition of the International West and Central African Zone Archery Tournament (Tizocata). Discounted Cameroon and Chad, six of the eight countries expected, Niger, and Nigeria, the Ivory Coast, Guinea, Togo and the host country Benin were present at this sporting event.

At this tournament, it will be for Benin to ensure a rise in performance, specifies the president of the Beninese Archery Federation, Paul Zinsou. "It's a stimulus competition. The majority of our athletes are young. We have had 15 preparation days. They have the opportunity to make their way and prove their ability to the world.

Bonaventure Coffi Codjia, representing Sports Minister Oswald Homéky urged athletes to perform well. “We are here to support you and we hope that you will give the best of yourself throughout the competition” he hinted..

Moreover, before the start of this competition, under the leadership of the French expert and international referee Christine Bourg and the Beninese Merveille Zinsou, the judges and managers of the results in front of an officer during the 12th edition of the International Tournament of the West and Central African zones of archery underwent training. Time for participants to revisit from top to bottom, the functionalities of the IANSEO software, approved by the International Archery Federation (Exit), in particular the registration of archers by category and by event, entering the results validated by the judges, etc…

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