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Tunisian Olympic chief stresses early sports development on Olympic Day

From La Presse · () French

Translated from French, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Tunisia's National Olympic Committee President Mehrez Boussayene highlighted the importance of early sports development on International Olympic Day.
  • He praised the IOC's role in promoting peace and solidarity through sport and acknowledged Tunisian athletes' contributions.
  • Boussayene announced the launch of the Olympic School in 104 schools to instill Olympic values in youth and support future generations.

On International Olympic Day, Mehrez Boussayene, president of Tunisia's National Olympic Committee (CNOT) and a member of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), emphasized the crucial role of early sports development. He lauded the IOC's century-long dedication to promoting sport for peace, education, and global solidarity.

This day is a privileged opportunity to pay tribute to the International Olympic Committee, the guardian of Olympic ideals for over a century, which works tirelessly to promote sport in the service of peace, education, solidarity, and rapprochement between peoples.

— Mehrez BoussayeneOn International Olympic Day, Mehrez Boussayene, president of Tunisia's National Olympic Committee (CNOT) and a member of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), addressed the Olympic family.

Boussayene acknowledged the efforts of the Tunisian sports community, including federations, leaders, coaches, and athletes, who embody Olympism's values. He specifically recognized the national champions representing Tunisia on continental and international stages. The CNOT remains committed to supporting elite athletes and preparing them for upcoming events like the 2026 Taranto Mediterranean Games and the Youth Olympic Games.

"Excellence in sports is built from the youngest age," Boussayene stated, underscoring the strategic priority of nurturing young talent. This year saw the inauguration of the Olympic School in 104 educational institutions, a significant initiative aimed at embedding Olympic values among Tunisian youth and cultivating future generations of athletes. The past year also featured notable performances by Tunisian representatives at the Islamic Solidarity Games in Riyadh and the African Youth Games in Angola, bolstering confidence in the nation's sporting future.

Our conviction is clear: excellence in sports is built from the youngest age.

— Mehrez BoussayeneHighlighting the strategic priority of nurturing young talent.

Boussayene expressed gratitude to the member federations for their renewed trust in his leadership and the executive committee. He pledged to continue implementing the 2026-2028 strategic plan, focusing on excellence, inclusion, Olympic education, sustainable development, and youth support. He concluded by calling for a renewed commitment to sport as a vehicle for hope, fraternity, and excellence.

On this Olympic Day, let us renew together our commitment to sport that carries hope, fraternity, and excellence.

— Mehrez BoussayeneConcluding his message on International Olympic Day.
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Originally published by La Presse in French. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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