Malagasy Sports Leaders Toast to 2026: Health, Unity, and Collective Success
Madagascar’s sports leaders have kicked off 2026 with messages of hope, values, and unity. Figures from basketball, table tennis, wrestling, badminton, gymnastics, and emerging disciplines have called for a year of progress, fairness, and shared victories in Malagasy sports.
Basketball Federation Secretary General: Loyalty, Integrity, and Discipline
“…we wish you a Merry Christmas 2025 and a Happy New Year 2026. May this new year be placed under the sign of health, peace, sporting success and fair play. We recall the fundamental importance of loyalty, integrity and discipline, which must guide each actor.”
Tsiry Colombe Ralalaharison, Secretary General of the Malagasy Basketball Federation
Ralalaharison emphasized the importance of adhering to rules, prohibition of age or identity-related fraud, and sustainability for Madagascar’s sports future.
Table Tennis Player and Staff: Faith, Progress, and Inspiration
“…we wish you good health, constant discipline and remarkable progress. May this year, God give us the endurance to remain faithful to your goals, the humility to learn, and the courage to get up after every difficulty.”
“And above all, may multitudes encounter and recognize Jesus Christ, the King of kings and mightiest of warriors, as their personal Lord and Savior. Happy new year 2026 to all, full of victories, peace and impact!”
Tsiry Volana Randriambololona, player and STAFF in the Antananarivo Capital Table Tennis Section (STTAR)
Randriambololona encouraged athletes to make sports a driver of excellence, respect, and inspiration for their communities.
Sports Figures’ Wishes for 2026
Lalanirina Hasimbola Rakotoarisoa, high-level wrestler
“May happiness and prosperity accompany us throughout this year. God bless us. May this whole year be sweet and light to you, and may your will be accomplished in joy, health and love.”
Tiasetra Raharimanana, Badminton Technical Manager and sports journalist
“I send my best wishes to the Malagasy sports community for the year 2026. I hope that sport will continue to develop as a real educational tool for young people. I wish great success for all stakeholders, from managers to coaches.”
Raharimanana emphasized the importance of athletes’ success and coaches’ recognition for their commitment and educational role.
Mahaliana Randriamiarisoa, Member of the Analamanga Gymnastics League
“The year 2026, may it bring you health, happiness and prosperity and long live Malagasy gymnastics.”
Vahatra Ny Aina Miarimbola Rakotozanany, woman engaged in several disciplines and sports journalist
“On the occasion of the end-of-year celebrations, I would like to wish everyone health, success and inspiration… These disciplines share essential values of discipline, fairness and self-improvement. For the new year, I hope to see more talents emerge, particularly female, supported by fair and inclusive environments.”
Did you know?
The Malagasy sports community consists of over 60 sports federations and associations, catering to various sports such as football, basketball, taekwondo, and volleyball.
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