GNBC women win third Madagascar basketball title
The Gendarmerie nationale team defeated JEA Vakinankaratra 47-42 in the final to secure their latest championship.
The women's basketball team of the Gendarmerie nationale (GNBC) has been crowned champions of Madagascar for the third year in a row, following their victories in 2024 and 2025. The team, coached by Eli Michaël Rakotonindrina, secured their latest title by defeating JEA Vakinankaratra 47-42 in a closely contested final match.
General Solofoson Lucien Rabialahy, president of GNBC, attributed the team's success to discipline, physical prowess, and solidarity, stating that players put individual skills to collective use. Coach Rakotonindrina, who has led the team to all three consecutive titles, expressed a desire to compete against top teams on the African continent.
In its five years of existence, the GNBC women's section has advanced from the N1B to the N1A league and now dominates the national basketball scene. The club also focuses on youth development with teams from U14 to N1A and plans to introduce football and handball sections. International competition participation is being considered, pending financial resources and federation support.
Why it mattersThe GNBC women's basketball team has won their third consecutive national championship, solidifying their dominance in Madagascar.