FADA N’GOURMA — The Eastern region’s Governor, Ram Joseph Kafando, inaugurated the National Sports for All Week on Thursday, June 20, 2024, starting with a popular race that involved both the Defense and Security Forces (FDS) and local residents.

According to Burkina Information Agency, this initiative, running from June 18 to 24, was inspired by the President of the Transition’s vision to make sports and leisure activities universally accessible across Burkina Faso. The governor emphasized that sports not only foster economic growth and social cohesion but also enhance health and help build resilience against terrorism.

Governor Kafando highlighted the risks of inactivity, noting diseases such as hypertension, obesity, and diabetes as potential consequences of a sedentary lifestyle. He encouraged the populace to engage in regular physical activity to improve both physical and mental health and to strengthen national cohesion, ultimately boosting the national economy.

Yacouba Tchiombiano, the director of the National Institute for Training of Education Personnel in the East, shared insights on the benefits of routine sports, advocating for daily participation as a means to release toxins and relieve stress. Additionally, Issiaka Togugyéni, the director of municipal police in Fada N’Gourma, expressed hopes for the continuous promotion of sports activities by the authorities, citing their significant health benefits.