P´:The National Police emerged victorious in the opening match of the Maracana football cup organized by the Chief Medical Officer of P´ district. In this first edition, they defeated the Water and Forestry team with a score of 2-1.

According to Burkina Information Agency, the tournament, which features eight teams consisting of both civilians and members of the Defense and Security Forces (FDS) from the commune of P´, is set to take place over two weeks. The teams will compete in a spirit of fair play to claim the trophy.

Dr. Boukar© Wanr©, the tournament promoter, emphasized that the primary goal of the initiative is to promote health through sports. He highlighted the role of sports in fostering social cohesion and strengthening community ties. He expressed optimism that combining health promotion with sport will successfully achieve the intended objectives by the tournament's conclusion.

The final match of the competition is scheduled for October 2nd.