Ouagadougou:Twelve foreign countries, including two from Europe and ten from Africa, are set to compete in the 37th edition of the Tour International du Faso. The event is scheduled from October 30 to November 8, 2026, and features the challenge for the yellow jersey currently held by Burkinabe cyclist Paul Daumont.

According to Burkina Information Agency, the announcement was made on October 21 during a press conference by the National Organizing Committee. Issouf Sawadogo, president of the Tour's technical commission and secretary general of the Burkina Faso Cycling Federation, confirmed the participation of all invited countries.

The competition will see European teams Flanders from Belgium and Universe Cycling Continental from the Netherlands, alongside African teams such as Tshenolo Pro Cycling Team from South Africa, Madar Pro Cycling Team from Algeria, and May Star Continental Team from Rwanda. National teams from Benin, Cameroon, Ivory Coast, Ghana, Morocco, Mali, and Niger will also participate. Burkina Faso will be represented by its national A team, Central regional team, and Western regional team.

A total of 21 riders have been pre-selected to represent Burkina Faso, with 18 to be chosen for the race. Paul Daumont, leader of the national A team, aims to defend his title with the support of his teammates.

The race will cover 1,399.970 km over ten stages across eight regions of Burkina Faso. The longest stage stretches 167.53 km from Tenkodogo to ZiniarE, while the shortest is 111.37 km from DapElgo to Ouagadougou, ending with a criterium in the capital.

ValErie Badolo/Tapsoba, vice-president of the organizing committee, expressed gratitude to Captain Ibrahim TraorE, President of Burkina Faso, for his support of the event, highlighting its role in promoting youth mobilization and social cohesion. The event's provisional budget is set at 420 million FCFA.