Sports : Major Plus For Integration, National Unity

National Integration and Unity at the Centre of 34 years of President Biya’s sports development policy.

Take it or drop it.  President Paul Biya’s sports development policy since ascension to the helm of state has been a major plus in the nation’s drive for integration and national unity. Sports indeed; emerge as a vector for integration and unity of Cameroonians. With over 250 tribes to show; sports at grassroots, community, regional and national levels  has been useful in creating an environment in which Cameroonians from different extractions assemble, celebrate and work towards the same  goals, show respect for others and  share space and equipment.

The nation’s sports policy facilitates integration and national unity. Only recently, on October 30, 2016, sons and daughters of the nation filed out at the Yaoundé, Ahmadou Ahidjo stadium to commune with the Head of State. The event was the celebration and reward of excellence by sports men and women from varied backgrounds. It was all about the nation’s sports federations showcasing their best talents without any regional or tribal discrimination. National and international victories registered by the Indomitable Lions football team, the Olympic Lions,  the female National football team  as well as athletes in other sport disciplines have been celebrated by all Cameroonians. The nation’s Sports Icons, Roger Milla, Eto’o Fils, Françoise Mbango, Joseph Bessala etc brought pride and honour to all Cameroonians.

From the look of things; sports inspires team work in Cameroon. Sports strengthen national pride and unity. It has become the common cultural property of all. Sports has been providing a positive identity, not only for Cameroon, but for all citizens. Cameroon’s Sport development policy has been successful in bringing together and fostering social integration.

The role call of sport events that enforces the integration and unity of Cameroonians features; the National school games, FENASCO. A and FENASCO. B, the National games of Cameroon, (DIXIADES), the nation’s challenge cup, the Elite I and II soccer championship, inter quarter and holiday competitions and Keep fit clubs. Virtually all these competitions and events helps matters in the exchange and building of relationships. Such events also em...