The 46th edition of Benin's National Athletics Championships was recently held at the Omnisports de Goho stadium on September 11-12, 2026. The two-day event brought together athletes from various regions of Benin and beyond, competing in different events to claim their spots on the podium. The competition was fierce, with athletes showcasing their skills and endurance in various disciplines.
In the U16-U18 girls' 100m event, Ugoh Tejiri from Nigeria took the top spot with a time of 12.07 seconds. Loudie Ogoubi from Borgou-Alibori and Esther Ajavon from Atlantique-Littoral followed closely, clocking 12.40 and 12.71 seconds, respectively. Meanwhile, in the U16-U18 boys' 100m event, Bright Gift from Nigeria secured the top spot with a time of 10.62 seconds, followed by Gowon Gift Oghenerunor and Ibrahim Guissagui.
The 400m events also saw impressive performances, with Sonon Ruffine from Atlantique-Littoral taking the top spot in the U16-U18 girls' category with a time of 58.55 seconds. Adonon Anne from Zou-Collines and Amadou Ramziath from Borgou-Alibori followed closely, clocking 58.56 and 59.96 seconds, respectively. In the U16-U18 boys' category, Abdoul Rahamane from Atacora-Donga took the top spot with a time of 53.67 seconds.
The U20-Seniors categories also saw exciting competitions, with Tchakessou Immatriculée from Atlantique-Littoral taking the top spot in the women's 400m event with a time of 59.29 seconds. Gbegan Vanessa and Koudoro Eppiphane followed closely, clocking 1'01.12 and 1'02.12 minutes, respectively. In the men's category, Totogoumba Alexandre from Togo took the top spot with a time of 49.19 seconds.
The triple jump events saw impressive performances, with Dedo Merveille from Zou-Collines taking the top spot in the U16-U18 girls' category with a jump of 11.12m. Atchivi Tendresse and Adonon Anne followed closely, jumping 10.52m and 10.39m, respectively. In the U20-Seniors men's category, Jean-Claude Rouamba from Burkina Faso took the top spot with a jump of 15.15m.
The discus and shot put events also saw exciting competitions, with Aklobo Josiane from Zou-Collines taking the top spot in the U16-U18 girls' discus event with a throw of 25.61m. Aké Gozaine from Oueme-Plateau took the top spot in the U20-Seniors women's discus event with a throw of 25.56m. In the shot put events, Gédéon Afandjina from Togo took the top spot in the U16-U18 boys' category with a throw of 15.28m.
The championships concluded with a showcase of talented athletes from Benin and beyond. The top performers in each event were awarded medals and recognition for their outstanding achievements. The event provided a platform for young athletes to showcase their skills and compete against the best in the region.
Key points
- The 46th edition of Benin's National Athletics Championships took place at the Omnisports de Goho stadium on September 11-12, 2026.
- The championships featured various events, including the 100m, 400m, triple jump, discus, and shot put.
- The top performers in each event were awarded medals and recognition for their outstanding achievements.
