Season of Silverware for DGSP
Cheers echoed through the DGSP barracks in Brazzaville as General Serge Oboa received a gleaming row of cups and medals that summed up the 2024-2025 campaign. The multidiscipline club of the presidential security service wrapped up its busiest year yet with victories that organisers call historic.
Flanked by federation officials, coaches and invited guests, the general hailed the athletes’ “disciplined work, rigorous training and constant will to lift DGSP colours.” His words sparked applause from players who say the recognition validates months of dawn drills, evening tactical sessions and weekend travel across the country.
Volleyball Dominance in National Leagues
DGSP’s volleyball squads set the pace in both men’s and women’s senior divisions, sweeping the national championships and landing cadet gold as well. Analysts point to the squad’s service accuracy and blocking depth, sharpened by data-driven coaching that blends military precision with creative flair on court.
Two senior players were named Most Valuable Player of the nationals, earning praise from the Congolese Volleyball Federation for leadership under pressure. “They kept their heads when matches tightened,” a federation representative noted, adding that DGSP’s style brings “audience-friendly energy” that helps popularise the sport among youth.
Karate Stars Shine on Tatami
The karate section mirrored that success, pocketing top podium spots at the season’s closing Open staged in memory of late federation president Dominique Ondzié Doukay. DGSP fighters collected gold across weight classes, combining explosive ippon attacks with calm defence that judges described as textbook.
Several athletes also topped individual rankings during the regular season, underscoring depth in a discipline where DGSP invests in psychological preparation. “Focus and humility build champions,” remarked a team sensei, crediting film reviews and breathing techniques for the squad’s improved finals conversion rate this year.
Leadership Behind the Medals
Observers agree the club’s structure fuels consistent gains. Commandant Elion Douniama, secretary-general, detailed a calendar that spanned local leagues, regional friendlies and fitness camps. “We managed loads carefully to avoid burnout,” he said, noting that support staff included physiotherapists and nutrition advisers for the first time.
General Oboa stressed continuity, urging squads to “redouble efforts” as fresh challenges loom. That mindset aligns with coordinator Christelle Colombe Bouaka Milandou’s emphasis on mentorship. She pairs emerging players with seniors, fostering knowledge transfer that one cadet called “a shortcut to confidence.”
Next Challenges on the Horizon
DGSP’s horizon widens with plans for a handball tournament in Madingou, an event officials say will spotlight another discipline under the club’s umbrella. Preparations include scouting trips and joint clinics with local schools to secure grassroots turnout and nurture future talent.
Across volleyball and karate, off-season schedules feature strength cycles and tactical workshops. Athletes hope success feeds national teams ahead of continental meets, echoing General Oboa’s conviction that “club victories energise Congo’s sporting image.” Federations share that optimism, noting the synergy between institutional support and athlete ambition.
While trophies find a place in the barracks’ cabinet, coaches remind players that legacy is built season by season. The final whistle of 2024-2025 signals only a brief pause before whistles blow again, carrying DGSP’s pursuit of excellence into the coming year.
