Dixiades 2026: Douala Steps Up Preparations

P reparations for the 9th edition of the National Games of Ca­ meroon, code named DIXIADES are gathering momentum in Douala, host city of the competition sche­ duled to run from December 13 to 23, 2026. An evaluation meeting of the Local Organising Committee held on Friday, November 6, under the chairmanship of the Governor of the Littoral Region and President of the committee, Samuel Dieudonné Ivaha Diboua, to review progress and assess the arrangements ahead of the sporting event. The meeting provided an opportu­ nity for members of the organising committee to take stock of prepa­ rations, examine outstanding requi­ rements and discuss the financial resources needed to ensure the successful hosting of the games. During the meeting, emphasis was laid on the need for effective coor­ dination and the involvement of all stakeholders, including administra­ tive authorities, local councils, de­ centralised services, the private sec­ tor, senators, parliamentarians, tra­ ditional authorities and other actors. Their participation is expected to facilitate the mobilisation of re­ sources and create an enabling en­ vironment for the competition. It came out from the meeting that preparations also include streng­ thening communication and publi­ city, improving logistical arrange­ ments, coordinating the various com­ missions and ensuring adequate fa­ cilities for participating athletes. Moreover, attention is being paid to the preparation of sportsmen and women from the Littoral Region through training, the provision of sports equipment and medical exa­ minations to ascertain their fitness for competition. On the financial front, the committee presented a provisional budget and financing plan covering the different phases of organisation. The financial plan also identifies the Doual...