Thirteen days before the opening ceremony of the XIe edition of the Games of the Islands of the Indian Ocean, from August 25 to September 3, at home, the 32 athletes who form the national team of the discipline of taekwondo are all ready to defend the honor of Madagascar. The two coach ministers, among others, Marie Michelle Sahondrarimalala, Minister of National Education (MEN) and Harifidy Janset Ramilison, Minister of Agriculture and Livestock (MINAE), came to comfort and support the combatants as well as the technicians in group, this Thursday, at the White Palace hotel, in Tsaralalana. During their visit, they brought sports equipment, and the allowances due to athletes for these groups, donations and support given in the name of the Head of State, Andry Rajoelina. ” We continue to do our best to the national team and the staff for the preparation. Athletes will never be alone because the State as well as us minister coaches are there to support them morally, physically and mentally. », confides Marie Michelle Sahondrarimalala, MEN. ” It is not a temporary support, for these JIOI only but we will always be there with the taekwondo athletes even after. We also offer bonuses for medal-winning athletes at the games and we encourage them for all that awaits them. », continued Harifidy Janset Ramilison, MINAE. ” All fighters are currently in top form and ready to fight. Madagascar will not disappoint during these indian-ocean games and we hope to win the maximum gold medal “, concludes Rivo Rakotobe, DTN of the Federation. Note that the taekwondo discipline will be held from August 26 to 29, at the Mahamasina gymnasium.
Heriniaina Samson
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