Darius Soren Dadé has been appointed Director of National Selections at the Ministry of Sports and Civic Engagement. But concretely, what are the missions of this directorate in the new organization of the ministry? From the preparation of national teams to the follow-up of athletes, here is what we need to know.
A Directorate responsible for national teams
The National Selections Directorate is responsible for:planning, coordinating and supervising activities related to the preparation, participation and representation of beninese national teams.
Its scope covers all sports disciplines, both national and continental and international.
In particular, it will have to work with national sports federations on the detection, selection and follow-up of athletes to represent Benin in official competitions.
Prepare and accompany selections
The management will also have to define and implement the national policy for preparing national teams, in collaboration with the technical staff of the federations.
She will participate in the organization of internships and other preparatory activities, while ensuring the administrative and logistical follow-up of teams during the preparation and competition cycles.
The medical and paramedical care of athletes is also one of its functions, in conjunction with the competent medical and sports facilities.
The National Selections Directorate will also have to collaborate with the Beninese National Olympic and Sports Committee for the organization and participation of Benin in international competitions.
Resources, equipment and radiation
The missions of this Directorate do not stop at sports preparation. It will also have tomobilizing resources for national selections, notably through sponsorship and sponsorship.
It will be responsible for managing resources and equipment made available to national teams and ensuring their efficient use.
Another aspect is the promotion of Benin for the organisation of regional and international sports competitions. Management will also need to explore opportunities for the placement of sports executives and federal elected officials in international sports bodies.
Communication and visibility of national teams
Communication is also an important part of management's responsibilities.
It will have to ensure the visibility and image of Beninese national teams in international competitions, as well as develop and implement communication and promotion plans around selections.
The production of media content related to national teams will also be part of its responsibilities, notably through reports, official coverage and audiovisual productions.
A direction with a cross-cutting role
Through its various powers, the Directorate for National Selections therefore appears to be a structure which intervenes inall stages of the life of national teams, from the detection of athletes to their preparation, administrative, logistical and medical support, communication and resource management.
Darius Soren Dadé, the head of Darius Soren Dadé, will be responsible for coordinating this set of activities, in conjunction with sports federations and other relevant structures.
