Gabon to Conduct National Sports Association Census from February 18 to March 3, 2026 LIBREVILLE, Gabon — The Gabonese Direction générale des Sports will conduct a comprehensive census of sports associations across the national territory from February 18 to March 3, 2026, according to a communiqué received by the Gabonese Press Agency (AGP) on Tuesday.
The operation aims to create a national mapping and statistical database of sports associations and their members, which is intended to facilitate planning, regularization, and the development of sports activities in Gabon. All associations active in the sports domain, including the National Olympic Committee, National Paralympic Committee, federations, national and provincial leagues, sub-leagues, and clubs, are invited to register with competent administrative entities such as the Direction générale des Sports, the Provincial Sports Directorate of Estuaire, and those in the interior of the country.
The census is part of broader measures to control population influx and prevent associated secondary effects, although the details of these measures were not explicitly detailed in the sources provided.
The purpose and implications of the census were also not specified in the communiqué.
The Gabonese government has not yet commented on the specific objectives of the census or how the collected data will be used.
Further details are expected to be released in the coming days.
According to regional officials, the census is a significant step towards better understanding and managing the sports sector in Gabon. It is also seen as an opportunity to ensure that all sports organizations are properly registered and regulated.
The government stated in a communiqué that the census is part of its ongoing efforts to promote sports and physical activities among the population, as well as to support the development of sports infrastructure and the training of coaches and athletes. Regional officials confirmed that the census will be conducted in collaboration with local authorities and sports organizations across the country. They emphasized the importance of the participation of all sports associations in the process.
Further details are expected to be released as the census progresses.
The government has not yet commented on the potential impact of the census on sports activities in Gabon.
*Additional reporting by ImNews | Sources consulted: 5*
