A delegation from Africa Aquatics Zone 2, led by Mamourou Bouaré, president of the Malian Swimming Federation and newly elected president of Africa Aquatics Zone 2, was received at the Malian National Olympic and Sports Committee (Cnosm) on October 3. The visit was a courtesy call to thank the Cnosm for its support during Bouaré's election to the presidency of Zone 2. The delegation also sought the Cnosm's accompaniment for the success of Bouaré's mission.
The meeting, which took place at the Cnosm headquarters, was described as cordial and marked by recognition from both parties. Bouaré expressed his gratitude to the Cnosm for its support and acknowledged the crucial role played by the delegation members in his election. He also emphasized that his mission's success over the next four years would depend on the Cnosm's accompaniment.
Bouaré outlined the requirements for his mission's success, including the establishment of an Africa Aquatics office in Mali and the availability of a homologated pool. This would enable Mali to host a zonal, African, or even world championship. The delegation's visit was also seen as a demonstration of solidarity with Mali, with Youssouf Amadou Tidjani, a member of the Africa Aquatics continental bureau, speaking on behalf of the delegation.
Tidjani emphasized that the delegation's presence at the fourth edition of open-water swimming in Mali was a demonstration of their support for the country's swimming community. He also acknowledged that the Malian victory was a triumph for the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) and that the delegation was committed to supporting Mali through various mechanisms.
Adama Mariko, the fourth vice-president of the Cnosm, represented the president Habib Sissoko during the meeting. Mariko thanked the delegation for their support and took note of their concerns, pledging to transmit them to Sissoko. The Cnosm's support for Bouaré's mission and the development of swimming in Mali were seen as crucial for the country's sports sector.
The reception of the Africa Aquatics Zone 2 delegation at the Cnosm was seen as a significant event in the Malian sports calendar. It highlighted the country's commitment to developing its sports sector and its willingness to collaborate with regional and international organizations. The meeting also underscored the importance of solidarity and cooperation among African countries in promoting sports development.
The visit of the Africa Aquatics Zone 2 delegation to Mali was a demonstration of the country's growing influence in the region's sports sector. With Bouaré at the helm of Africa Aquatics Zone 2, Mali is expected to play a more significant role in promoting swimming and other aquatic sports in the region. The Cnosm's support for Bouaré's mission will be crucial in achieving this goal.
Key points
- The delegation from Africa Aquatics Zone 2 was received at the Cnosm to thank the committee for its support during Mamourou Bouaré's election as president of Zone 2.
- Bouaré outlined the requirements for his mission's success, including the establishment of an Africa Aquatics office in Mali and a homologated pool.
- The Cnosm's support for Bouaré's mission and the development of swimming in Mali were seen as crucial for the country's sports sector.
