Tuy: Creation of formal board game associations encouraged

The provincial directorate of sports and leisure of Tuy organized, on Saturday, September 21, 2024 in Houndé, the community leisure day of the province. The kickoff of the games was given by the high commissioner of the province, Issiaka Segda.The Tuy province community leisure day brought together, on Saturday, September 21, 2024 in Houndé, nearly 200 participants who competed in talent in disciplines such as pétanque, checkers, card games, ludo, scrabble and awalé.According to the provincial director of sports and leisure of Tuy, Guénolé Zabsonré, this day is organized with the aim of promoting leisure games and encouraging the creation of formal leisure structures.According to him, this edition is marked by the organization and dedication of the players in the world of leisure in the province."Last year we insisted on the organization and creation of leisure structures, but unfortunately, to this day, many have not yet followed suit," he lamented. That is why, he continued, "we want to insist agai n so that next edition we can have formal leisure associations that can represent the province in national competitions."For High Commissioner Issiaka Segda, who kicked off the competitions, board games cultivate friendship and brotherhood among participants.He therefore urged all those involved in the leisure world to overcome the difficult context of terrorism and to enjoy this day dedicated to board games.At the end of the competitions, the two best players in each discipline received symbolic prizes.Source: Burkina Information Agency