Grand Prix of the Republic of Senegal: Papis Niang's horse raises the national flag on the podium!

Senegal thrilled the Toulouse racecourse on November 11th during the Grand Prix of the Republic of Senegal. Between paying tribute to President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, celebrating Franco-Senegalese friendship, and showcasing sporting excellence, the day was marked by a moment of national pride. Horse number 5, owned by Senegalese Papis Niang, notably secured a commendable third place.

Senegal was in the spotlight in Toulouse. At the traditional November 11th horse race, the French public gave a warm welcome to the Senegalese delegation. The national flag, along with a portrait of the President of the Republic, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, was prominently displayed at the racecourse, giving the event a special significance.

On the sporting front, Senegal also had reason to celebrate. Horse number 5, owned by our compatriot Papis Niang, distinguished itself by finishing in third place in this prestigious competition. This performance allowed Senegal to reach the podium and proudly display its colors in this race dedicated to the Republic of Senegal.

The Senegalese National Lottery (LONASE), invited by the National Horse Racing Management Committee (CNG) and the Toulouse racecourse, in collaboration with the Ministry of Livestock, participated in this celebration. Its Director General, Abdourahmane Doura Baldé, received thanks from the CNG for his contribution and commitment to the development of horse racing.

Speaking at the event, a member of the Senegalese delegation emphasized the symbolic significance of the meeting: “We are here in Toulouse to celebrate the friendship between Senegal and France, but also the fraternity that binds us through the relations between Toulouse and Dakar. We have also come to thank you from the bottom of our hearts for the immense honor you bestow upon Senegal.”

The horse was thus presented as a true link between the two countries, a symbol of a "centuries-old bond of friendship and cooperation".

For their part, the organizers praised the loyalty of the Senegalese delegation, which has been present at this November 11th event for several years. They also highlighted their shared passion for horses and horse racing, while expressing their delight at the awarding of the President of the Republic of Senegal's Prize.

Special thanks were finally extended to Marc Polzacco for his involvement in the organization of this great race dedicated to Senegal and for his availability.

Beyond the sporting result, this edition of the Grand Prix of the Republic of Senegal was above all a showcase of the friendship between Dakar and Toulouse, with the prospect of exchanges around an ambitious project: the construction of a modern racecourse in Senegal.