Marie-Josée Ta Lou-Smith nommée vice-présidente de la Fédération ivoirienne d'Athlétisme
Ivorian sprinter Marie-Josée Ta Lou-Smith has reached a new milestone in her career, this time off the track. On March 8, 2026, the athlete announced her appointment as Vice-President of the Ivorian Athletics Federation , thus joining the governing bodies of national athletics.
The news was made public by the Ivorian champion herself on her social media, on the occasion of International Women's Day , a highly symbolic date that highlights the place of women in decision-making spheres, including in sport.
In her new role, the world runner-up will be responsible for identifying and supporting Ivorian athletes playing abroad . This strategic mission aims to strengthen the national team and attract talented players from the diaspora to Côte d'Ivoire .
In her message, Marie-Josée Ta Lou-Smith expressed her gratitude to the federation president, Jeannot Kouamé , for the trust placed in her. She also appealed to young Ivorian athletes living abroad to join the national team and contribute to the success of Ivorian athletics.
This appointment marks an important step for athletics in Ivory Coast. Still active on the track, the sprinter now combines her sporting career with institutional responsibilities , with the ambition of contributing to the development of the sport and the emergence of the next generation of champions.
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