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A regional title for Madagascar. Malagasy dancer B.Boy 3J emerged victorious in the ‘Breaking’ category of the Indian Ocean Urban Dance Championship, held as part of the 4th edition of the Bouzé Festival in Mauritius. The final of this competition took place on Sunday, August 16, following four days of activities dedicated to urban cultures. […]

The Barea national team is not expected to step onto the pitch of the Barea Mahamasina Stadium until March 2027. The installation of the new hybrid turf and other remaining works will not be completed before the end of this year. Alain Rasambany, Minister of Youth and Sports, told 2424.mg in an interview last week

The 5th edition of Festikite Madagascar, organized by Mada Kite Bros in partnership with the Ministry of Tourism and Handicrafts, took place last week in the Sakalava Bay, Antsiranana. About a hundred passionate kitesurfing riders, both amateurs and professionals from Madagascar and abroad, participated in this event. Captured & Published at: 2026-08-18 09:08:37 (Madagascar Local

The 2026 edition of the “Village Copain du Monde” (World Friend Village) has officially opened its doors, bringing together 70 children from modest backgrounds for a program focused on education, discovery, and solidarity. The initiative is organized by the Malagasy Solidarity Committee (CSM), with the support of international partners, notably the Secours populaire français. Captured

Unanimously re-elected as head of the Malagasy Weightlifting, Bodybuilding and Physical Culture Federation (FMHMC), Harinelina Randriamanarivo has set an ambitious goal: to secure Madagascar’s first-ever Olympic medal. Through youth training, international competitions, and regional organization, the federation is embarking on a new phase where ambition and responsibility combine to elevate Malagasy weightlifting to the top.

The official opening of the Madagascar Paralympic Championship took place yesterday at the Petit Palais in Mahamasina. The event was attended by the Minister of Population and Solidarity, Cathia Voahanginirina Rakotoniaina, the acting Governor of Analamanga, Clémence Raharinirina, as well as representatives from the Ministry of Youth and Sports. The event is organized by the

A remarkable individual performance to cap off the Ankoay’s journey. Harinosy A’Ranty Rasetriarivony left his mark on the 2026 FIBA U18 AfroBasket, held from August 5 to 16 in Côte d’Ivoire. The Malagasy point guard finished as the competition’s top scorer, recording 109 points in six games, averaging 18.2 points per game. Captured & Published

Majunga experienced an incandescent weekend with the Star Tour 2026, transforming the city into a hub of music and family entertainment. More than 80,000 visitors attended, confirming the scale of the event. “People of all generations found something to enjoy,” declared Iavoko Ramanitrarivo, head of internal communication and press at Star, proud of the success.

On Saturday, August 15, at the Amphi-Chocolat, four speakers shared their experiences on the theme of “The impact of volunteering on professional development.” The speakers included Abdallah Hassan Ayad, president of the AfriYAN DIANA network; Tianjara, a journalist at RNM-TVM in Diego-Suarez; Jessica Haingotiana, coordinator of the Hetsika Val’Or program; and Romaric Tsimodinandrasana, advisor to

Madagascar has made a strong impact on the regional breaking scene. B-Boy 3 J won the Breaking 1vs1 category at the Wake Up Session – Indian Ocean 2026, a prestigious urban dance competition established in Mauritius in 2010. As part of the Bouzé Festival, the event organizes and sponsors the ‘1 vs 1 Indian Ocean