Gabon’s Sports Federations Officially Gain Legal Recognition. LIBREVILLE, Gabon — In a pivotal moment for Gabon’s sports community, twelve sports federations and the national Olympic committee have received their technical authorization and receipts, marking a significant stride toward formal recognition and legal compliance.
The ceremony took place at the Palais des Sports in Libreville, where Minister of the Interior, Adrien Nguema Mba, and Minister of Reform of Constitutional Institutions, François Ndong Obiang, presented the documents. This milestone is the culmination of the first phase of an operation to bring sports federations into line with Gabonese law, a process initiated by the Ministry of Sports.
The National Olympic Committee of Gabon and 12 of its member federations, including football, volleyball, handball, golf, tennis, taekwondo, karate, rugby, judo, Wushu, swimming, and table tennis, were granted definitive receipts and technical authorizations.
The Minister of the Interior emphasized the importance of unity and legality in sports administration, noting that collaboration with international partners, particularly the International Olympic Committee (CIO), is key to the sector’s development and reform.
The government’s decision to suspend the electoral process of the CNOG and Fégafoot was prompted by the administrative non-compliance of several sports associations. This regularization process, which began on April 13, 2026, has aimed to address long-standing issues within Gabon’s sports sector, which has historically faced inefficiencies and legal shortcomings.
The Ministry of Sports has been transparent about the process, ensuring that only those federations meeting specific criteria were granted authorizations.
The regularization has sparked discussions about the future of sports governance in Gabon, with some emphasizing the need for a structured and professional approach.
The process required federations to provide comprehensive documentation, demonstrate financial stability, and outline clear organizational structures.
As Gabon moves forward, the formal authorization of its sports federations represents a critical step in the nation’s sports development. It signifies the government’s commitment to reforming the sector and ensuring its contribution to social and economic growth.
The Ministry of Sports is currently working on a comprehensive plan to maintain compliance and professionalize Gabon’s sports federations, including regular audits and training for federation officials.
*Additional reporting by ImNews | Sources consulted: 5*
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