16 teams compete in Mauritania's Hodh El Gharbi governorate cup
The third edition of the cup, themed 'Cleanliness is Faith', kicked off with a ceremony attended by local officials.
The governor of Hodh El Gharbi, Mohamed Ould Ahmed Mouloud, launched the third edition of the Hodh El Gharbi governorate cup on Friday evening at El Arquoub stadium in Ayoun. 16 teams representing most of the wilaya's districts are participating in the tournament.
Governor Mouloud thanked the organizers for adopting the slogan 'Cleanliness is Faith' and stressed the importance of community participation in cleaning campaigns. The head of the Hodh El Gharbi region, Jamal Ould Mohamed, highlighted the role of sports in development and awareness, calling on youth to contribute to city cleaning and public hygiene education.
The opening ceremony was attended by the assistant governor of Ayoun district, the mayor, security and military leaders of the wilaya, and several elected officials. The tournament aims to foster sportsmanship and community engagement.
Why it mattersYoung people in Mauritania's Hodh El Gharbi region are encouraged to participate in sports and community cleaning initiatives.