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Athlete Noélie Yarigo received by President Romuald Wadagni

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Athlete Noélie Yarigo received by President Romuald WadagniJavid Nikpour/Tasnim News Agency · CC BY 4.0

Beninese 800-metre specialist Noélie Yarigo was received at the Marina Palace by President Romuald Wadagni after winning her world title on 24 August 2026 in Daegu, South Korea. The athlete presented her ambitions, according to the source article’s account.

Beninese President Romuald Wadagni received athlete Noélie Yarigo at the Marina Palace on Tuesday 22 September, following her 800 metres world title, won on 24 August 2026 in Daegu, South Korea. The meeting was arranged at the request of the head of state, who had called the athlete after her victory, according to remarks reported by Noélie Yarigo.

The Beninese athlete presented her career, the difficulties she had faced and her sporting plans to the president. She was accompanied by her coach, in accordance with the request made by Romuald Wadagni after his call.

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