El Hadj Amadou Dia Ba décoré par le Président Faye de la Grande Croix de l’Ordre national du Lion
President Bassirou Diomaye Faye yesterday awarded El Hadj Amadou Dia Ba the Grand Cross of the National Order of the Lion, one of Senegal's highest honors. This solemn recognition honors an emblematic figure of national sport and an exemplary servant of the nation.
Senegal's only Olympic medalist, El Hadj Amadou Dia Ba, remains a living legend of athletics. He etched his name in gold in the country's sporting history by winning the silver medal in the 400-meter hurdles at the 1988 Seoul Olympics, thus giving Senegal its first and only Olympic medal to date.
Beyond this historic achievement, the former champion continued his commitment to the development of sport after the end of his career. He notably invested in the training of sports officials and athletes, both in Saudi Arabia and Senegal.
For many years, El Hadj Amadou Dia Ba has directed a sports development center in Dakar that has contributed to the emergence of numerous Senegalese and African talents. This work of transmission and mentoring has greatly contributed to the prominence of national and continental athletics.
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De la part d'un passant. Pour ceux qui connaissent l'histoire me corrige si je me trompe.
Bonne journée à tout le monde.
Félicitations à dia ba il mérite reconnaissance!
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