Noélie Yarigo wins World Masters 800m title

Beninese athlete Noélie Yarigo won the women's 800m W40 title at the World Masters Athletics Championships in Daegu, South Korea. Competing in the category for women aged 40 to 44, Yarigo completed the race with a time of 2:10.55.

Following her victory, Yarigo received a personal congratulatory phone call from President Romuald Wadagni. The athlete expressed that the recognition from the head of state added a significant emotional dimension to her achievement and her pride in representing Benin on the international stage.