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Minister Silas Adj茅 Metch reaffirms support for Special Olympics C么te d鈥橧voire
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Special Olympics C么te d鈥橧voire SOCI met with the Minister of Sports, Adj茅 Silas Metch, on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, in Abidjan. The SOCI delegation, led by Chairman of the Board Youte Innocent and Executive Director Eric Nelson Monnet, presented the organization's future ambitions. Youte Innocent highlighted upcoming sports events, including the Unified Football World Cup Paris 2026, the Yamoussoukro 2026 National Games, and the Special Olympics World Games Chile 2027. He also noted C么te d鈥橧voire's performance at the Berlin 2023 World Games, where they secured 10 gold, 5 silver, and 4 bronze medals. Eric Nelson Monnet outlined strategic priorities, such as expanding activities nationwide, aiming to reach 7,000 athletes, and strengthening SOCI's 26 sub-programs. The African Leadership Trophy 2025, awarded to C么te d鈥橧voire by Special Olympics Africa, was also officially presented. Minister Metch praised SOCI's commitment to inclusive sports, stating, "You allow all Ivorians to practice sports. This is a noble cause. I congratulate you." He added, "I am with you," and expressed his desire to host and celebrate the medal-winning athletes before the Unified Football World Cup Paris 2026. SOCI officials believe this meeting marks a crucial turning point in their relationship with the government, especially with significant international sports events scheduled for 2026 and 2027.
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