The Senegalese President, Macky Sall, delivered a New Year speech that omitted any mention of sports, leading to concerns among specialists. Despite challenges in Senegalese sports, such as basketball’s suspension from international competitions and football’s failure to qualify for recent tournaments, the president did not address the state of sports or outline specific measures in his speech. Sport is facing difficulties, including delayed budget allocations promised during Macky Sall’s presidential campaign. Additionally, key sponsors, including mobile phone companies like Orange, Tigo, and Expresso, have withdrawn support for wrestling, a popular sport in Senegal. This has raised concerns about the impact on the athletes, particularly given the demographic of the sport’s participants. The omission of sports-related issues in the president’s speech has disappointed those who hoped for attention and support for the sector.
SERIOUSLY ILL IN 2013, SENEGALESE SPORT SKIPPED BY PRESIDENT MACKY SALL
