10.000 Malagasy supporters left the gym in Tana early as it was already clear that Madagascar wont win the final of the Island Games.
Led offensively by Rudy Picardo, the French showed a controlled game and left the hosts with no hopes already in the middle of the third quarter.
10.000 Malagasy supporters left the gym in Tana early as it was already clear that Madagascar wont win the final of the Island Games. Led offensively by Rudy Picardo, the French showed a controlled game and left the hosts with no hopes already in the middle of the third quarter. Reunion, who could count on the help of Florent Eleleara (184-G-79, agency: Court Side) , managed to take the gold medal after a 88-60 rout and celebrated their victory in a nearly empty gym in Madagascar. The Comores edged the Seychelles 67-56 to pick up the third place and the bronze medal.
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Group A Reunion - Comores 72-48 Comores - Mayotte 81-77 Reunion - Mayotte 80-66
Group B Seychelles - Mauritius 102-58 Madagascar - Mauritius 124-59 Madagascar - Seychelles 77-42
Madagascar beefs up its national team for the prestigious Island Games (JIOI) with Malgasy that are currently playing abroad.
The most notable name on the roster will be Hery Rafidison (186-G-78, college: Webber) who brings a lot of professional basketball experience to the team, thanks to his several stays around Europe and t
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Madagascar beefs up its national team for the prestigious Island Games (JIOI) with Malgasy that are currently playing abroad. The most notable name on the roster will be Hery Rafidison (186-G-78, college: Webber) who brings a lot of professional basketball experience to the team, thanks to his several stays around Europe and the US.He is joined by Joel Clement (1,85m 25 years old) who plays for ASPTT Aix-en-Provence in the French National 3 and Njaka Herizo Razafimbelo (1,88m 28 years old) who plays currently in Belgium. Axel Ramandimbisoa (-84) of Caen wont be joining the team ,but with Rafidison and the others, the team should finish under the best three teams.
Mauritius are also preparing under professional circumstances with games against the Athletes in Action from the US while Reunion called up Florent Eleleara (184-G-79) of Boulazac Basket Dordogne (FRA) and other France-based pros to its national team.
The FMBB Cup goes once again to CAF who edged SEBAM 102-95 in the finals, after defeating Fanatic 80-68 in the quarter-finals and BBCM 91-80 in the semis.SEBAM made it to the finals by defeating Fanatic 70-60 , but CAF showed off their skills in the palace of culture and sports in Mahamasina and led already 42-40 at halftime.
The FMBB Cup goes once again to CAF who edged SEBAM 102-95 in the finals, after defeating Fanatic 80-68 in the quarter-finals and BBCM 91-80 in the semis.SEBAM made it to the finals by defeating Fanatic 70-60 , but CAF showed off their skills in the palace of culture and sports in Mahamasina and led already 42-40 at halftime.Despite a third quarter rally by SEBAM ,the back-to-back champs managed to secure the championship another time.
After loosing in the finals last year against Premium Cobras by the score of 66-90 , Sebam returned to the Indian Ocean Cup (CCOI) and overpowered the title holders 93-88 to win it all this time.The players around team-captain Jackson like Naguib , Dolin, Rina, Tiana, Herman, Lanto and Roland led the team to a 59-49 after the first two quarters were finished.
After loosing in the finals last year against Premium Cobras by the score of 66-90 , Sebam returned to the Indian Ocean Cup (CCOI) and overpowered the title holders 93-88 to win it all this time.The players around team-captain Jackson like Naguib , Dolin, Rina, Tiana, Herman, Lanto and Roland led the team to a 59-49 after the first two quarters were finished. Premium Cobras struggled to finish their attacks thanks to the great defense play by the 2005 runner-ups.After beating Mayotte’s home team 90-72 , this was the final and important win by the Malagasy – club.
In the preliminaries of the basketball cup of Madagascar, champions Mad Consult Sebam held off CIF Fianarantsoa 103-97 in the gym of Ankatso.
On the second day, CIF routed BBCM 99-80, and it was already a done game at halftime for the Fianar (48-33).
BBCM bounced back with a 74-47 win over Sporting d’Antsiranana,
and have to win over Mad Consult if they want to qualifiy for the semis.
In the preliminaries of the basketball cup of Madagascar, champions Mad Consult Sebam held off CIF Fianarantsoa 103-97 in the gym of Ankatso. On the second day, CIF routed BBCM 99-80, and it was already a done game at halftime for the Fianar (48-33). BBCM bounced back with a 74-47 win over Sporting d’Antsiranana, and have to win over Mad Consult if they want to qualifiy for the semis. Cosfa leads Group B , while Sporting is currently second.
Mad Consult proved ist supermacy , finishing off Sporting d‘ Antsiranana 60-49 in the final of the qualifiers for the FMBB Cup ,which is going to be held in the capital of Madagascar.
In the semi-finals, Mad Consult thrashed ACE Chicago 65-52 , while Sporting drove over Cosmos Secren 69-58.
Mad Consult proved ist supermacy , finishing off Sporting d‘ Antsiranana 60-49 in the final of the qualifiers for the FMBB Cup ,which is going to be held in the capital of Madagascar. In the semi-finals, Mad Consult thrashed ACE Chicago 65-52 , while Sporting drove over Cosmos Secren 69-58.
Indian Ocean Cup :Mad Consult faces tough opponents
Mad Consult is ready for the upcoming Indian Ocean Cup, battling reigning champions Premium Cobras from the Seychelles, Tampon BC from Reunion and Real from Mauritius to win the prestigious regional club championship.The championship is hel in Madagascar,and Mad Consult should be supported by many malgasy fans.
Mad Consult is ready for the upcoming Indian Ocean Cup, battling reigning champions Premium Cobras from the Seychelles, Tampon BC from Reunion and Real from Mauritius to win the prestigious regional club championship.The championship is hel in Madagascar,and Mad Consult should be supported by many malgasy fans.
Final Round of the Christmas Cup in Mahamasina/Tana
BSC lost to TAM 60-93 in one of the last matches before the final round of the Christmas Cup.Club omnisport of the national police force routed RFF 60-43 while in the U-18 boys-section, ASA pounded BBCM 72-56.The Final stages will be announced soon.
BSC lost to TAM 60-93 in one of the last matches before the final round of the Christmas Cup.Club omnisport of the national police force routed RFF 60-43 while in the U-18 boys-section, ASA pounded BBCM 72-56.The Final stages will be announced soon.
Of the four finals at the last day of competition of the Christmas Tournament, organized by the league of Analamanga,three were gained by the selection of Antananarivo-Renivohitra. The three won finals were in the categories under-20 years and over-20 years boys-division as well in the under-20 years girls-division.
Of the four finals at the last day of competition of the Christmas Tournament, organized by the league of Analamanga,three were gained by the selection of Antananarivo-Renivohitra. The three won finals were in the categories under-20 years and over-20 years boys-division as well in the under-20 years girls-division. The only final which was not won by the selection from Antananarivo-Renivohitra was the one of over-20 years girls. All results: Over 20 years boys: Antananarivo-Renivohitra - Ambohidratrimo: 100 - 73 Under 20 years boys: Antananarivo-Renivohitra - Ambohidratrimo: 69 - 62 Under 20 years girls: Antananarivo-Renivohitra - Ambohidratrimo: 65 - 49 Over 20 years girls: Ambohidratrimo - Antananarivo-Renivohitra: 86 - 78 MVPs of the tournament: (Under 20 years girls): Rakotoarisoa Donie (Ambohidratrimo) (Under 20 years boys): Razafimanantsoa O (Antananarivo-Renivohitra) (Over 20 years boys): Randrianasimanana Rova (Ambohidratrimo) (Over 20 years girls): Ravonimbohangy Eléonore (Ambohidratrimo)
