Dori:Liptako The High Commissioner of Sno Province, Yaya Kon, inaugurated the third edition of the Director General's Cup at the Dori Regional Hospital Center (CHR) on Saturday. Representing the Governor of the Liptako Region, Kon emphasized the competition's role in fostering camaraderie and professional unity among healthcare workers.

According to Burkina Information Agency, High Commissioner Yaya Kon, speaking on behalf of the governor, praised the Director General of the Dori Regional Hospital and his team for sustaining this initiative. The event aims to strengthen professional relationships and enhance ties among health workers beyond mere sporting competition.

Kon urged participating teams to uphold commitment, discipline, and respect for the rules throughout the tournament. Irisso Oudraogo, representing CHR staff, echoed these sentiments, highlighting the competition's goal to promote solidarity, discipline, and communal living among hospital workers. The event also offers a platform for staff to interact and share experiences outside their usual work environment.

Father Jean-Pierre Sawadogo, overseeing general affairs for the diocese of Dori, blessed the competition, lauding it as a means to unite people beyond their roles and differences. He underlined sport's essential role in societal life, noting the hospital's mission of solidarity where suffering transcends religious and ethnic divides.

Ali Bokoum, special envoy to the presidency of Burkina Faso, encouraged teams to prioritize fair play, aligning with President Ibrahim Traor's efforts to revitalize Burkinabe sports. Competition promoter Stphane Zagr highlighted the initiative's objective to enhance interaction and team spirit among staff from various care units, ultimately improving patient care. He thanked the Minister of Health for supporting the event's organization.