Navétanes in Thiès: The safety of players, coaches and supporters is a top priority

The actors of the navétane movement (ASC managers, caregivers, officials of the governing bodies) of the commune of Thiès-Est took part in a training session in first aid and in the management of sports emergencies, this weekend, at the officers' mess of the Tropical GMI camp in Thiès.

An initiative in the service of prevention and protection of athletes, through which the Alternative citoyenne and sopi Thiès (AST) movement, in collaboration with health actors, intends to contribute to the improvement of safety conditions on sports fields, with better prepared actors.

“The Navétanes, which mobilize thousands of young people each year, require the presence of personnel capable of intervening effectively in the event of an accident, injury, or illness,” stated the president of the organizing movement. For Madiakhaté Niang, the session aims to “strengthen the safety of the Navétanes.”

According to him, this training will allow participants to acquire practical knowledge on first aid techniques, emergency management, how to deal with sports injuries, and the essential prevention measures for ensuring the safety of matches.

Madiakhaté Niang believes that community development, which cannot be limited to speeches, also involves strengthening citizens' capacities, promoting health, preventing risks and providing guidance for young people.

By investing in training for grassroots sports participants, AST reaffirms its commitment to building a more united, responsible, and better-prepared society for emergency situations. This initiative also reflects the movement's conviction that sport must remain a space for personal growth, camaraderie, and social cohesion. The safety of players, coaches, and supporters is therefore a top priority.