Ouagadougou:The 2013 Wassa Bondo Cycling Grand Prix was held at the AJSB Night of Champions. Mogho Naaba Baongo extended his blessings to the Wassa Bondo Sports and Private Press Support Fund and the Association of Sports Journalists of Burkina (AJSB) as they prepare for their upcoming events this weekend. The delegations were received on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at the royal palace.
According to Burkina Information Agency, the delegations from the Wassa Bondo Fund and the AJSB, along with representatives of the Burkina Faso Cycling Federation, met with His Majesty Mogho Naaba Baongo. The meetings were led by the Fund's Director General, Ida Ouédraogo/Paré, and the AJSB's President, Ibrahima Diallo, who presented two significant events on the national sporting calendar.
The 5th Wassa Bondo Fund Cycling Grand Prix is scheduled for Sunday, October 25, and the 31st AJSB Night of Champions is planned for Friday, October 23. Both organizations sought blessings from traditional authorities to ensure the smooth execution of these events. Mogho Naaba praised these efforts to promote sports in Burkina Faso and expressed his willingness to support the organizers. He also presented a ram and contributed financially to the award for the best goalkeeper of the season as a token of support for the AJSB.
Mogho Naaba encouraged the Wassa Bondo Fund to promote gender equality in the Grand Prix cycling event by encouraging female participation. The delegation leaders expressed their gratitude to His Majesty for his support and hospitality. AJSB President Ibrahima Diallo urged the public to attend the 31st Night of Champions to celebrate the achievements of Burkinabè athletes in 2026.