Influenzas Should Spear Head Process.
Peace lovers in the country, on Thursday 30th September 2021 met at the Salomon Muna Foundation to seek ways to through which Cameroon can enjoy peace in all the regions of the country as it used to be in the past. Operating under the theme: Sports as a catalyst for peace in Cameroon, the citizens in general and the authorities in particular are called to use sports as a vector of peace.
Madame Yvonne Bi Muma, one of speakers who talked on mainstreaming gender in sports, give women the opportunity to show what they can do, mentioned that, women activities should not be limited only on women’s day as they have a lot to offer to the public when it comes to peace talks. But to the greatest dismay, the female folks who have made names in the country with regards to sports are never remembered in times like this.
Madame Yvonne Bi Muma stated “Every sociological component of sporting activities should be given the opportunity to show their worth. I have noticed that each time it is the female team, little is said about the team or what they do”.
Cameroon she added should align sports to the world of peace. Each sporting activity brings people even enemies together. It is a pity that sport which is a wonderful influenza is neglected in Cameroon.
It is regrettable that since the crisis started in the two English speaking regions of the North West and South West in 2016, no sport person who is an icon has come out publicly to preach peace.
Sports which is the influenza is not felt when it comes to the national cohesion as no banner carrying the message of peace was seen during the recent international competitions organized in Cameroon. She explained
Sports she pointed out, is a unifier factor which is more important than all the political rallies. Icons like Sarah Etonde, who have made name in the sports industry, should be used to preach peace in areas touched by the crisis. She proposed that banners carrying messages of peace should be flying in the air during the Chantal Biya cycling tournament that is upcoming.
Peace she elaborated can only prevail if justice is served adequately. Sports she did not fail to dish out can be a very big catalyst for peace. Every Cameroon should be a peace ambassador.
By Takang Bisong
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