In 49 years of existence, generations of players have followed one another at the National Sports Meeting, which has perpetuated the competition. For several years, toddlers and young members have been in the spotlight at the RNS, because they are the future of these great reunions of the diaspora.
Young football members : Satisfaction shared by children, parents and former “Barea”
They were all happy to have shared the pitch with the former Barea players. For this 49e edition, 3×3 ball tennis was new under the leadership of former Barea players, among others, Faneva Ima, Dimitri Caloin and Voavy Paulin. The fifty players were divided into three groups. Sharing international experience, overall training and matches were on the program for two players. Barea striker Voavy Paulin had his first experience at RNS. “ This is my first RNS and I am satisfied with what we have done with the young members. I can say that the U12s I have supervised have potential and talent. The children were happy and grateful as were the parents. A great first, I have good memories, and when it comes to football, I am always ready to do my part for the young people who are the next generation. If I am asked for 2025, I will come back again Voavy Paulin said.
Young basketball members : Talents to be valued and nurtured
Time is lacking. Basketball is part of this discipline that manages to unite and bring together so many people. If the seniors fight a tough battle on the floor to win the title, the little ones try to stand out and indulge their passion. Sunday, in a packed Sports Palace, the young basketball members played a demonstration match in front of more than 6,000 spectators. They play without complexes despite their young age under the encouragement of the public who demand a show and surpass themselves. One thing is certain, the succession of RNS est assured, hence the importance of the involvement and promotion of young talents. “ They are the future of our sport and we must teach them from a young age what RNS is and what awaits them later. “, declared the coach.
Petanque : Tsirintsoa Ratrema, elected best player
Pétanque is a sport where the Malagasy people excel. At the RNS, pétanque brings together its fans for a weekend. Atmosphere, party, atmosphere…a little bit of everything to spice up the game and bring back good memories of playing pétanque in the country. For the main men’s doubles, victory went to Lucas Ravoajanahary and Ayki Herimanana ahead of Laza Andriarisoa and Samuel Cuisset. The consoling doubles was won by Rajaoarison and Sanda, Léa Mazon and Noroseheno for the women’s doubles and Jean Pierre Robert associated with Laurence Biri won in the mixed doubles. Among the main triplets, Rabarijao, Lecoin Eliane and Mahefa stood out. José, Landy and John Ranomenjanahary had the upper hand in the mixed triplet and Fano Rakoto, Ramiaramanana and Géraldine Grosso in the consoling triplet. The title of best player was awarded to Tsirintsoa Ratrema.
Goal DEVAUX HARIJAONA (France)