In a collaborative effort between sports federations and the National Institute of Physical Education and Sports (INJEPS), 60 students from the Sports and Physical Education (STAPS) and Sports Administration (STASE) programs received leadership training on September 26. The training, conducted by representatives from the Hand, Volleyball, and Basketball (HAVOBA) component, aimed to equip students with the skills needed to take on leadership roles in sports administration.
The training session featured Débora Louis, the Volleyball Feminization Referent, who presented the role and actions of the feminization component. The component's primary objective is to train and support women within administrative and technical instances of federations to occupy positions of responsibility. Rosine Adjovi, an INJEPS instructor and feminization trainer, shared her experience as a physical education professor, coach, and club president to inspire the students.
Innocente Kouyema, a member of the National Technical Directorate (DTN) and feminization trainer, was also present at the training session. The students participated in group discussions, reflecting on the needs, obstacles, and solutions required to occupy positions of responsibility. The strong representation of the federation was evident, with the presence of high-ranking officials, including Dr. Agbodjogbé, Dr. Crescentia Tossou-Yaro, and Dr. Tigri Nawal.
According to statistics, INJEPS students comprise 52% of those trained within the six HAVOBA components (leaders, coaches, feminization, officials, school sports, and digitalization) and 40% within the feminization component. These numbers demonstrate the Beninese Volleyball Federation's commitment to strengthening its ties with INJEPS.
The training session was part of a broader cooperation between sports federations and INJEPS, aimed at promoting women's empowerment in sports administration. The event was well-attended by high-ranking officials, including Dr. Agbodjogbé, Dr. Crescentia Tossou-Yaro, and Dr. Tigri Nawal, who represented the president of the federation.
The Beninese Volleyball Federation's efforts to promote women's empowerment in sports administration are evident in its strong representation at the training session. The presence of high-ranking officials and the significant proportion of INJEPS students trained within the HAVOBA components demonstrate the federation's commitment to this goal.
The leadership training session is set to be featured in a report by the media outlet BRUT Afrique. The training is part of a broader effort to promote women's empowerment in sports administration in Benin, and its impact is expected to be felt in the country's sports sector in the coming years.
Key points
- 60 students from Benin's INJEPS receive leadership training from HAVOBA as part of efforts to empower women in sports administration.
