The city of Sal in Cape Verde , is preparing to host the 8th edition of the Africa International Sport s Convention (CISA ) from 1 to 3 May 2014 .
After Senegal ( 2 times) , Nigeria, South Africa , Morocco and Mali , it is the turn of the beautiful island of Cape Verde to host this unique and major event in the African sports calendar, organized by JAPPO ( www.jappo.net ) .
Small island of 216 km2 and the oldest of ten islands that make up the country, Sal is a paradise for surfers and lovers of beautiful beaches. Sal proudly displays its tourist vocation that does not contradict the legendary warmth of Cape Verdeans . Cape Verde is situated 640 km west of Senegal in the Atlantic Ocean only an hour flight from Dakar and less than 3 hours from Europe .
The 4-star Crioula Hotel will play host for the Conference which focus this year on two central themes:
. Sport and Tourism
. Attracting and hosting major events in Africa
Sub-Themes will include:
o Sport and Tourism: A new opportunity for emerging nations
o The sport tourism business
o The impact of Sports infrastructure on the development of Tourism
o The Youth Olympic Games : An opportunity for African countries?
o Revised World Anti-Doping Code; Africa’s Response
o Celebrating 50 years of the All Africa Games: Getting Ready for Brazzaville 2015
Among this year’s speakers line up are: Intendant General Lassana Palenfo, ANOCA President; Léon Alfred Opimbat , Minister of Sports of Congo; Beatrice Allen , Sam Ramsamy , IOC member (South Africa), IOC member ( The Gambia ), Guillaume Pierre , former Director for Africa at CFI , Rodney Swigelaar , Director for Africa (WADA); Ahmed Nasser ,ATU President(Egypt) , Jorge Figueiredo, Mayor of Sal. , Antoine Goetschy , responsible for YOG (IOC), Robert Bayigamba, President of Rwanda NOC, Sean Brody (International Surf Association).
For more information on CISA , log on to www.cisaconvention.com
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