Living Guide

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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JAZZ@TOHATOHABATO – Ny Ray Fanaiky echoes his father’s musical legacy

Fanaiky’s son took up his father’s bass guitar during the Grande Scène that concluded the Jazz@Tohatohabato event, offering the audience a moment filled with emotion and musical memory. The memory of Fanaiky resonated powerfully yesterday on the main stage of Jazz@Tohatohabato. At Tohatohabato Antaninarenina, the youngest son of the late, exceptionally talented Malagasy bassist picked

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ATHLETICS – MADAGASCAR CHAMPIONSHIP – Analamanga demonstrates its power

Analamanga dominated the Madagascar Athletics Championship across all categories and seniors. With one year to go before the 2027 Indian Ocean Island Games (JIOI), the level displayed highlights the significant work that remains to be done. The Madagascar Athletics Championship concluded at the Alarobia stadium track. In the senior category, Analamanga topped the league rankings

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FOOTBALL – COACH RÔRÔ’S SALARY – The FMF passes the buck to the State

The Malagasy Football Federation (FMF) has clarified that it has paid its share, while the Ministry of Youth and Sports has acknowledged the existence of salary arrears owed to coach Romuald Félix Rakotondrabe, known as “Rôrô”. Solonirina Ratovohery, a member of the FMF executive committee, stated that Rôrô resigned following the match against Tunisia in

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EVENT – Two days at Antaninarenina Garden to help children rediscover traditional Malagasy games

Two days to disconnect from screens and rediscover the games of yesteryear. Traditional Malagasy games will be in the spotlight on August 15 and 16 at the Antaninarenina Garden, during “Zara Lalao,” a cultural and solidarity event organized by the Sombiny Haiko association. This initiative aims to both promote Malagasy cultural heritage and mobilize resources

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BASKETBALL – Madagascar defeats Morocco (59-48) and qualifies for the Afrobasket U18 quarterfinals

The U18 Ankoay have passed the first round. The Madagascar national U18 basketball team secured their second victory in the group stage of the Afrobasket U18, currently being held in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, by defeating Morocco 59-48. The duo of A’Ranty Rasetrarivony (13 points, 10 assists) and Matazaky Raolompanatena (12 points, 12 rebounds) once again

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Zara Lalao 2026: Traditional games for children

On August 15th and 16th, an event titled ‘Zara Lalao’ will take place at the Antaninarenina Garden. This gathering aims to bring traditional Malagasy games back to life for children and families to enjoy. The Sombiny Haiko association, founded in October 2025, is leading this initiative with the conviction that culture can serve as a

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