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Sports revitalization in Republic of the Congo

Overview

Various sports disciplines are seeing a resurgence in the Republic of the Congo through organized national competitions.

In early October 2026, the Congolese Federation of Jujitsu and Self-Defence held its first national championships in several years at the Henri-Elendé gymnasium in Brazzaville. Approximately 140 athletes from six departments competed in Ne-Waza and Fighting System styles. Brazzaville led the event, winning 11 of the 17 gold medals available.

Later in the month, the Dynamique pour le réveil du handball congolais launched qualifying matches for a major gala tournament scheduled for December in Brazzaville. These qualifiers, following six months of preparation, include men’s and women’s teams competing in both Brazzaville and Pointe-Noire.

Entities

Brazzaville · Congolese National Olympic and Sports Committee · Henri-Elendé gymnasium · Albaret Céleste Amona · Dynamique pour le réveil du handball congolais

Timeline

  1. [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Handball qualifying tournaments begin in Congo

    Qualifying matches for a major handball gala tournament have commenced in Brazzaville and Pointe-Noire, Congo, following six months of preparation by the Dynamique pour le réveil du handball congolais.

  2. [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Brazzaville dominates Congolese jujitsu national championships

    Brazzaville dominated the Congolese national jujitsu championships, winning 11 gold medals as the sport officially returned to competition after a multi-year hiatus.

Sources

lhorizonafricain.com · thecongomail.com