Mustapha Berraf is a happy president. If the Winter Olympics historically, these are not the most favorable playing fields for African athletes. Fourteen of them represented their continent at Milan-CortinaThe president of the ANOCA made a point of thanking them in the organization's latest newsletter.
« I would like to express My immense pride in all of our athletes having represented our continent at this global event. This year, we have made history by sending our largest team ever, composed of 14 athletes, most of whom were making their remarkable debut at the Winter Olympic Games " says the leader.
« I wish to express my sincere thanks to the presidents of eight African National Olympic Committees for their tireless work that made this possible. We eagerly await the continuation of the growth of African participation at the next Winter Games, both at the youth and senior levels. »
This will require resources, as Nigerian cross-country skier Samuel Ikpefan stated to Francs Jeux : " We are proud to represent Africa. (…) Now, we need to change mindsets in Africa at the level of ministries and committees to give more resourcesI am convinced that one day, if we have the same resources as some of the major European nations, we will be able to have an African medalist in the coming years. »
