Africa Francophone Games: Another missing Congolese

rdc-300x200The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) shows off during the 7th Francophone Games in the disappearance of its athletes. The local press announces since Wednesday the fleeing of the sprinter Julie Kasongo. According to Radio Okapi, the athlete disqualified for the 100m event (inappropriate footwear) has been missing since September 10 in the evening.

The information, if confirmed increases to twelve the number of missing Congolese since the beginning of the Francophone Games taking place in Nice (France). Seven players from the basketball team, three riders and a footballer have fled.

These disappearances sadden the Congolese population. “Do you know why we do not win medals? Our athletes do not prepare for victory but instead they prepare to escape, “an citizen said.


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