China has built a 30,000-capacity Olympic Stadium and donated it to Chad as a result of their diplomatic relations and efforts to strengthen them.
The stadium, named the Marchal Idriss Derby Itno Olympic Stadium, was inaugurated on May 23, 2025, and has been praised by sporting personalities across the continent.
Chadian President, Mahamat Idriss, commended China for making such a kind gesture, blessing them with an ultra-modern stadium to aid their sporting activities.
He emphasised the importance of “mutual interest, reciprocal respect, and a shared vision.”
Afterwards, China’s Ambassador to Chad, Wang Xining, noted that the stadium showcases the level of diplomatic relations between both countries.
The diplomat said that they would continue to enhance their cooperation through similar projects to help unearth talents that can compete at the international level.
“We are convinced that Chad will have a promising future. China intends to move forward hand in hand with Chad and strengthen our win-win cooperation with the international community to help Chad realise its dreams and together build a brighter future,” the Chinese Ambassador said, as reported by China.org.cn.
The Olympic Stadium is the largest in Chad and will host major sporting events.
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See the stadium below:
