Mondial de Vovinam en France : Privée de visas, la délégation sénégalaise bloquée à Dakar, le Cng hausse le ton
Just days before the opening of the 7th Vovinam Viet Vo Dao World Cup, scheduled for July 22, 2026 in Paris, the Senegalese national management committee for Vovinam Viet Vo Dao is sounding the alarm. Speaking to the press this Saturday, Vice-President Djibril Sarr denounced the visa refusals imposed on the Senegalese delegation and what he described as a lack of involvement from the Senegalese authorities.

According to him, the national team, composed of athletes who have qualified for the world competition, is unable to travel to France despite having submitted visa applications since June 8, 2026. He also states that the French Federation of Vovinam Viet Vo Dao has intervened with the French consulate to support the participation of the Senegalese delegation.
Lawyer Djibril Sarr believes that the Ministries of Sports and Foreign Affairs should have undertaken more proactive diplomatic efforts to facilitate the visa issuance. He laments what he describes as a response characterized by "cumbersome, slow, and silent" actions, especially given that Senegal risks, in his view, a withdrawal unprecedented since Vovinam's introduction to world competitions in 2002.
Beyond the sporting aspect, the federation official considers this situation an affront to the dignity of the young athletes called upon to represent Senegal on the international stage. He appealed to the authorities to take the necessary steps as soon as possible to allow the delegation to participate in the competition.
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