Bobo-Dioulasso continues to buzz with the 4th National Games for Young Athletes (JNRES). On Monday, September 21, 2026, the Sangoulé Lamizana Stadium once again hosted young athletes competing in athletics events. The program included long jump and the 1,200 meters, with several notable performances.
In the long jump, Zalissa Zongo from Guiriko won the girls' event with a jump of 5.56 m, ahead of Awa Sherifa Zongo from Kadiogo (5.19 m) and Grâce Sanou, also from Kadiogo (5.05 m). In the boys' event, Ibrahim Sawadogo from Guiriko took first place with a jump of 6.95 m, followed by Bienvenue Bouda from Kadiogo (6.75 m) and T. Henri Tiendrebeogo from Nando (6.48 m).
In the 1,200 meters, Abdoul Razack Sawadogo from Guiriko won the men's race in 3:24.14, ahead of Mohamed Kargougou (Koulsé), 3:26.17, and Rasmané Ouédraogo (Koulsé), 3:27.97. In the girls' race, Rakiatou Sylla from Guiriko took first place in 3:35.78, followed by Yasmine Prisca Ye (3:44.00) and Ornella Kaboré from Kadiogo (3:56.87).
For the National Technical Director of Athletics, Missiri Sawadogo, the level displayed by the young athletes is encouraging. He noted a significant improvement and the emergence of new talents throughout the events. For him, the JNRES serves as a true showcase for this generation, which is expected to ensure the future of Burkinabé athletics.
