Burkina Faso youth use sports to build community in balé
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Young people from the SABABOUGNOUMA association in Bana, Burkina Faso organized a cross-country race on September 17, 2026, connecting the bilingual school ‘A’ to the Bana town hall.
Daouda Soungalo ZERBO, President of the Special Delegation of the Bana commune, presided over the event, which drew a large crowd including young people, civil servants, security forces, local development committee members, and volunteers.
Participants ran the course in a friendly atmosphere, turning the streets of Bana into a space for connection and shared experience. ZERBO praised the SABABOUGNOUMA youth for organizing the event, noting that sports unite people and strengthen relationships within the community. The race brought together diverse groups from the town to promote health, solidarity, and social cohesion.
Organizers and participants expressed satisfaction with the event, and ZERBO encouraged the SABABOUGNOUMA association to continue hosting similar activities to support the development and unity of Bana.
