The President of the Republic of Gabon Ali Bongo conveyed his sincere and warm congratulations to Anthony Obame for winning the world Taekwondo championship on Friday in his category over 87 kg. The competition was held in Puebla, Mexico.
“I congratulate Anthony Obame, Olympic silver medalist, who was crowned World Taekwondo Champion in the category over 87 kg in Puebla, Mexico, on Friday.
Representing the colors of Gabon, he is hoisted to the top of the global discipline after winning in the final against the Iranian Sajjad Mardani.
He then became the first Gabonese to win this title, confirming to the Gabonese youth that it is through perseverance and handwork that they can reache excellence, “posted on his Facebook wall the President of the Gabonese Republic.
Ali Bongo Ondimba always appears as the first supporter of sports in his country. Already in February, he had made the same gesture towards the athlete who finished the Olympics occupying the 2nd place. The President of Gabon had invited to his country the world Judo champion Teddy Riner for an internship and the development of youth.