Living Guide

Kick-boxing – “Vehivavy Mahery”: A duel between Mbolatiana and Liliane in prospect

On August 23rd, the Mahamasina covered gymnasium will vibrate to the rhythm of kick-boxing with the event dubbed “Vehivavy Mahery” (Strong Women). No fewer than 60 fights are scheduled: 30 male and 30 female, with the latter being highlighted by the organizing club, 3FB. The goal is clear: to encourage women to get involved in […]

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Volleyball – U18 Nations Cup: Madagascar crowned women’s champion of Zone 7

The Mahamasina Sports Palace was buzzing with excitement during the CAVB Zone 7 U18 Nations Cup, where Madagascar secured a brilliant victory. The young women of the national team clinched the Zone 7 championship title by outclassing Reunion Island, while their compatriots from Madagascar 2 secured the… Captured & Published at: 2026-08-10 08:54:02 (Madagascar Local

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Pétanque: Young World Champions Decorated and Rewarded

Returning to the country last Saturday, the Malagasy delegation, which shone at the World Youth Pétanque Championships in Santa Susanna, Spain, was welcomed with honors. The champions were received at the Barea Stadium by the Minister of Youth and Sports, Alain Désiré Rasambany, who praised their achievement and announced rewards for their performance. Captured &

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PORTRAIT – CLARITO HARISON ANDRIAMBELONONY – “I aspire to defend the national colors again”

15-year-old Clarito Harison Andriambelonony, a young shooter from the C2BA club in Vakinankaratra, was one of the key figures in Madagascar’s success at the U18 Mixed Youth World Championships, which concluded on August 2 in Santa Susanna, Spain. Having already been crowned world champion in doubles and a silver medalist in triples in 2025, Clarito

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JIU-JITSU – OPEN AFRICA – Madagascar shines with six gold medals

The jiu-jitsu practitioners from the Great Island continue to impress on the continental stage. The Malagasy national anthem, “Ry Tanindrazanay Malala,” resonated at the Open Africa tournament held this Saturday and Sunday in Mauritius. Competing in both Gi and No Gi categories, Madagascar secured a total of ten medals, including six gold and four silver.

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ENTERTAINMENT – Zara Lalao brings traditional games back into the spotlight

Traditional games of the past will soon return to the heart of Antananarivo. On August 15 and 16, the Antaninarenina Garden will host ‘Zara Lalao’, a cultural and solidarity event organized by the association Sombiny Haiko, with the ambition of passing on Malagasy heritage to younger generations while supporting vulnerable children. For Johary Elsie Fabienne

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Mini-Portrait: Junior Tsiravay, the New King of Sprint

At just 22 years old, Junior Tsiravay has reached a major milestone by winning his first 100-meter Madagascar championship title this Friday at the Alarobia track. The sprinter from Cosfa Analamanga now harbors a clear ambition: to etch his name among the legends of Malagasy athletics by breaking the iconic national record held by Jean-Louis

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Pétanque: Junior World Champions Receive Warm Welcome at Ivato Airport

Family members and representatives from the national pétanque federation gathered at Ivato Airport on Saturday afternoon to welcome the Malagasy U18 mixed youth world championship team back from Santa Susanna, Spain. Following a motorcade from Ivato to the Barea Stadium via Ambodihady, the young heroes were received by the Minister of Youth and Sports. The

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200 Meters – Tojo Mamisoa Reigns Supreme

The Malagasy sprint championship concluded at the Alarobia track. In the men’s category, Tojo Mamisoa, representing COSFA Analamanga, proved to be the fastest in the 200m, clinching the Madagascar champion title. He finished the race in 21.59 seconds, ahead of his teammate Patrice Remandro, who took the silver medal with 21.88 seconds. The bronze medal

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VOLLEYBALL – ZONE 7 U18 CHAMPIONSHIP – Girls reclaim the gold medal

Madagascar secured gold and bronze in the girls’ category, and silver in the boys’ category at the first Zone 7 U18 Nations Championship. The Palais des Sports in Mahamasina was half-full as the Malagasy girls finally overcame their long-standing rivalry with Reunion Island, ending a decade of dominance by the latter. Led by national coaches

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