Fossa Basketball Club

02/16/2026

02/16/2026

I’ve been in the position where my team and I have fallen short of winning a championship far more times than I’d like to admit. And honestly, it never really gets easier. At the same time, I’ve never been part of a team that people expected to even reach the final game. That’s kind of how my relationship with sports has always been — overlooked, undervalued.

For as long as I can remember, I’ve felt the need to prove myself, especially to the people who doubted me. And for the most part, I think I did that. But basketball is a game where you don’t win every battle or every game. You can’t control what people think or say.

Somewhere along the way recently, though, I started caring less about that — less about what people think of me as a basketball player and even as a man. Winning still matters deeply to me, but I’ve started to fall in love with something bigger than that: the journey.

Over the past couple months, basketball honestly felt like starting from scratch. I hadn’t played seriously in over a year, and I wasn’t even sure I still loved it. My body didn’t seem eager to compete anymore — it always felt like something hurt. But I stuck with it. Slowly, I started getting my legs back under me.

I’m still nowhere near where I want to be. I can easily list the things I need to improve. But at the same time, I can acknowledge the progress I’ve made and give myself credit for that. Life doesn’t always leave the same amount of time for the game like it used to, but I found a way to keep showing up.

We weren’t the better team this weekend. That’s the truth. But there isn’t another group of guys I would’ve rather gone to battle with. What made this journey special wasn’t just the games — it was the teammates I shared it with. Different cultures, different religions, different backgrounds, all coming together every weekend for the same goal.

That’s basketball. That’s why it’s special.

And honestly, it’s a lot like life. You don’t win every game you play. But when you fall in love with the journey, in a way, you never really lose.

Ramadan Mubarak to my brothers at the National Muslim Athletic Assocation and thanks for running the best league I’ve been a part of!

01/24/2026

We had the chance to watch two young Malagasy-American hoopers at the Newmeyer Classic at Andrews University in Berrien Springs, Michigan this weekend. Both of these young men have consistently improved their games over the years.
jonathan has embraced his role as the sixth man, coming in and immediately providing a spark with his active defense and deadly catch-and-shoot ability. He is shooting over 65% from the field in the tournament.
herivonjy17 is a key rotational guard with a great ability to get into the paint and make things happen for both himself and his teammates.

Beyond their athletic ability, what stands out most is their positive attitude toward their team and their opponents. Even though they are half a world away from Madagascar, they represent what makes Malagasy people so special and are great ambassadors not just of basketball, but of Madagascar as a whole! 🏀🇲🇬

📸: Ra TIM | Touroneplanet

01/24/2026

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C’est avec une grande joie que je vous annonce ma signature officielle avec Vautour Club de Labattoir Officiel 🦅💚

Je remercie Allah pour cette nouvelle aventure qui commence, remplie de motivation, de défis et de passion.

Je tiens à exprimer mes sincères remerciements à l'ensemble des personnalités et entités suivantes, pour leur appui et leur soutien indéfectible :

🫡 Le Général de corps d'armée Andriantsarafara RAKOTONDRAZAKA, Ancien Ministre Délégué en charge de la Gendarmerie Nationale et Fondateur de la GNBC.

🫡 Le Général de division BAMA MARIMA, Ministre Délégué en charge de la Gendarmerie.

🫡 Le Général de division KASSIMO ARONA BESONY, que je considère comme mon deuxième père, pour ses précieux conseils et son soutien constant dans tout ce que j'entreprends.

🫡 La Gendarmerie Nationale, sous le commandement du Général de brigade Nonos Mbina MAMELISON.

🫡 Le staff et les joueurs de la GNBC, dirigés par le Colonel Filamatra Rehareha RAVOAVY.

Mes remerciements également à Monsieur Moustapha MARSON, Ancien Ministre de la Jeunesse et des Sports, ainsi qu'à Monsieur Ulrich ANDRIANTIANA, Prince Antakaragna et ancien ministre, pour leur accompagnement inestimable et leur précieuse contribution.

J'exprime ma gratitude à la Fédération Malagache de basket ball pour son aide précieuse.

Enfin, au public, je vous invite à me suivre dans cette nouvelle aventure, comme vous l’avez toujours fait. Votre soutien compte plus que jamais ❤️

Place à un nouveau chapitre, avec les Vautours 💪

À qui le tour ? Vautour 🦅
Allez les verts 💚

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