World Shooting Championships: Babacar Guéye advocates for performance-driven governance

Senegal's recent participation in the World Shooting Championships in Munich has raised questions about the preparation conditions and the use of resources allocated to this discipline. In a publicly released statement, Babacar Guéye, president of the Keew Club, calls for collective reflection to strengthen the competitiveness of Senegalese shooting.

According to him, the commitment of officials and various stakeholders in the sector is beyond question. However, the results achieved on the international stage call for a clear-eyed analysis of the organization of delegations, the preparation mechanisms, and the effectiveness of the resources mobilized.

In a discipline where technical precision is closely linked to mental stability, Babacar Guéye believes that the athlete's environment plays a crucial role. He therefore advocates for a better match between the needs of shooters and the human and logistical resources deployed during international competitions.

The author of the contribution also emphasizes the need to review training cycles. Drawing on lessons learned from recent international competitions, particularly those organized in Cairo in 2025, he recommends the implementation of regular high-level training camps, more frequent group sessions, and multidisciplinary support integrating technical, medical, and psychological dimensions.

For Babacar Guéye, athletic performance depends first and foremost on adequate resources. He points out that Senegalese shooters face several constraints, including access to ammunition, the need to renew competition equipment, and insufficient specialized infrastructure. In his view, these investments are essential prerequisites to allow national athletes to compete under conditions comparable to those of their foreign rivals.

From a budgetary standpoint, he advocates a more strategically focused approach. Without questioning the choices made so far, he believes that refocusing spending on training, cutting-edge equipment, and intensive preparation would improve the impact of available resources. He also suggests smaller, more streamlined delegations, primarily geared towards providing direct support to athletes.

Presented as a constructive contribution, this reflection is intended as a call to action for the sustainable development of Senegalese sport shooting. Babacar Guéye thus invites the Federation, the governing authorities, the Olympic movement, and all stakeholders to establish an inclusive forum for dialogue in order to define a shared vision for the future of the sport.

According to him, it is through transparent governance, better planning and collective mobilization that Senegal will be able to create the conditions necessary for the emergence of high-level performances in sport shooting.

Yande Diop