10 kilometers from Port-Gentil - Records, successes and questions.

Thirteen thousand participants in 2023! This is almost two and a half times the 5446 participants of the first edition (2017). Even the ratio of men to women (69.6% against 31.4%) has improved in favor of women (58% against 42%). The 10 km of Port-Gentil are undoubtedly a success on the sporting, popular and, no doubt, financial.

International News: Fernand NKERO, A Champion Worth His Weight In Gold

On July 24, 2022, the Gabonese woke up with an African judo champion in the category of juniors under 66 kg. Indeed, during the night of July 23 to 24, Fernand NKERO, black belt 1st dan of judo, all crowned with the title of gold medalist of the African Cup cadets-juniors of Niamey, won a few days earlier in the capital of Niger, had, for the second time in a few days, sounded the national anthem of Gabon. It was in Nairobi, Kenya. Born in Port-Gentil on April 10, 2003, Fernand NKERO has a lot to live up to. Indeed, it is his aunt, Master Chantal KACH NKOLA, today black belt 4th dan of judo, who takes him under her wing in her club, the Association Sportive un Vent Nouveau (ASVN) when he is 15 years old. The child turns out to be almost gifted in this martial art, because three months after his debut, he is crowned champion of Gabon in the category of cadets under 60 kg and is called to the national team. Master KACH remembers: "The kid didn't even have enough to wear. In addition, it was necessary to preserve him, especially since the federation did not have a place to house the athletes.

Interview: Mr. Marius ASSOUMOU NDONG (Kemp)

Hello Mr. Marius, could you introduce yourself and tell us about your Association (missions, objectives, challenges, etc.)? First of all, thank you for the interest you have shown in our platform. The Le Relais Sports Association is an omni-sports structure dedicated to soccer, basketball, athletics, urban dance and, soon, gymnastics. We [...]