Une Journée nationale du sport est organisée ce samedi dans le Grand Lomé, mobilisant les habitants des communes de la capitale et de sa périphérie autour d’activités physiques ouvertes à tous. L’initiative se veut inclusive et conviviale, avec au programme un footing collectif et des séances de remise en forme adaptées à tous les niveaux.
Le stade omnisports de Lomé sert de principal point de rassemblement pour les participants. Sur place, des encadreurs sportifs assurent la conduite des exercices, tandis que des agents de santé sont présents afin de veiller au bon déroulement des activités et à la sécurité des participants.
Cette journée, organisée de manière régulière, a pour objectif de promouvoir la pratique du sport et de rappeler l’importance de l’activité physique dans la prévention des maladies, le maintien de la santé et le bien-être au quotidien. Elle s’adresse à toutes les catégories de la population, sans distinction d’âge ni de condition physique.
Portée par le ministère des Sports avec le soutien des autorités locales, l’initiative vise également à renforcer la cohésion sociale et à encourager l’adoption durable d’un mode de vie sain. Les organisateurs appellent à une forte mobilisation afin de faire de cette journée un moment de partage, de discipline sportive et de sensibilisation collective.
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