Mauritius: The Minister of Youth and Sports, Darmarajen Nagalingum welcomed Gold medalists of the Youth and Junior African Weightlifting Championships, Sephora Lent and Antonin Brousse de Gersigny.
The teams were welcomed to the nation after their remarkable performance at the international stage. The officials have shared that the members of the community also extended their best wishes to the sportspersons.
Junior Minister of Youth and Sports, Eileen Karen Lee Chin Foo Kune-Bacha was also present at the welcome ceremony. The government officials received the sportspersons at the Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport.
The Youth and Junior African Weightlifting Championships took place in Kenya from 18 to 21 November 2024.
Sephora Lent walked away with the title of African Junior Champion in the category of -64kg with three gold medals. Antonin Brousse de Gersigny bagged two gold medals and one silver medal in the category of 67kg. He also won a bronze medal in the Junior category.
Minister Nagalingum delivered a brief statement at the event in honor of the commitment and hardwork of the sportsmen. He expressed his satisfaction with regard to the remarkable performances of the Mauritian athletes at the Youth and Junior African Weightlifting Championships.
The athletes have made Mauritius proud by winning five gold medals at the event. He highlighted that the coaches of the athletes have also played a crucial role in their success. He took the opportunity to laud the coaches and the Federation for their continuous work and dedication.
Junior Minister Kune-Bacha, she has announced that the administration recognises the efforts and sacrifices that the athletes have put during their participation at the Championships.
The Ministry, she added, will continue to invest and support Mauritian athletes so that they excel in their respective fields. The nation has been dedicatedly working towards promoting sports across the island in one form or the other.
It is now the responsibility of the government to make sure that the youngsters are supported adequately as they take Mauritius to the world stage.