Burkina Faso hosts inter-ministerial sports competition and honors sports journalist personality

The 12th edition of the inter-ministerial and institutional cup, organized by the Ministry of Sports, Youth, and Employment, concluded in Ouagadougou on October 27, 2026. The competition featured 31 ministries and institutions competing in maracana, volleyball, and pétanque.

In the maracana category, the Ministry of Territorial Administration and Mobility (MATM) secured first place after defeating the Ministry of Health with a 3-0 victory. The Ministry of Security took first place in volleyball, while ASCELC won the pétanque competition. Winners received trophies, medals, and cash prizes ranging from 100,000 to 300,000 FCFA.

Separately, Mikaïlou Sidibé, the Minister of Construction and the Homeland, officially received his trophy as the Association of Sports Journalists of Burkina (AJSB) Personality of the Year. The award, originally presented during the 31st Champions' Night, recognizes his consistent support for the association’s initiatives.