Dixiades: Preparations On Track

P reparation towards the 2026 edition of the National Olym­ pics games in Ca­ meroon code name Dixiades that will take place in Douala is on the right footing. On Tuesday October 6, members of the national organisation committee met with local committee members to eva­ luate the level of prepared­ ness so far. During the mee­ ting, infrastructure, logistics, health, security and commu­ nication plans were revie­ wed. Members also exami­ ned its implementation plan, taking stock of infrastructure, accommodation, transport, catering, communication, health, security... It came out from the meeting that three major competition sites have been identified. The Douala reunification Sta­ dium is expected to host the opening and closing cere­ monies, athletics events and major football fixtures. The Japoma Sports Complex will accommodate qualifying phases and finals in several team sports, as well as judo and wrestling. According to the president of the local committee in charge of mar­ keting and sponsorship Dixiades 2026, Jean-Keller Kotte, about 95 per cent of the infrastructure at Japoma is ready, with some finishing works still required. In his report, he indicated that lo­ gistical arrangements are also advancing. Twenty-se­ ven hotels have been iden­ tified to accommodate de­ legations and officials, while a central catering village is envisaged to provide meals to athletes and other parti­ cipants. Transport arrange­ ments are being developed with partners. He mentioned that they have sent out 56 letters to companies seeking support and mobilised coun­ cils for the torch ligh pro­ cession and cultural activi­ ties. Parcours Vita will host cultural and tourism a...