Toma:Nayala The young wrestlers from EFORS, a school dedicated to training the next generation of athletes in Bankui/Sourou, presented their team championship trophy to the High Commissioner of Nayala, Honore Frederic Pare. This ceremony took place in Toma following their participation in the fourth edition of the National Games for young athletes, which occurred from September 16 to 27, 2026, in Bobo-Dioulasso.
According to Burkina Information Agency, the wrestlers from EFORS, under the guidance of coach Tuina Bagassi, shared a report on their performance at the national competition. They secured nine individual medals four gold, four silver, and one bronze. In team events, EFORS C earned a bronze medal, EFORS B took silver, and EFORS A won gold along with the championship trophy.
The High Commissioner congratulated the athletes for their commendable representation of Nayala. He urged them to continue heeding their coaches' advice, to maintain their dedication, and to pursue academic success. He assured them of the authorities' ongoing support.
As a gesture of support, the High Commissioner awarded the young athletes 20,000 CFA francs, and the representative of the canton chief of Toma contributed an additional 10,000 CFA francs. Despite these achievements, the coach highlighted issues with the availability of pharmaceutical products during the competition.
Looking ahead, the focus is on upcoming national events, with aspirations to build on their success and utilize wrestling as a means for youth development in Nayala.