Tour du Faso 2026: prize money tripled
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Tour du Faso 2026: Captain Ibrahim Traoré triples cyclists' prize money with 57.2 million FCFA in rewards (opens at the publisher, in a new window)
President of Faso, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, has tripled the prize money for the 2026 Tour du Faso (37th edition), raising the total to 57.255 million FCFA. The rewards cover overall rankings, stages, sprints and distinctive jerseys.
Tour du Faso 2026: prize money tripled (opens at the publisher, in a new window)
Prize money for the 37th Tour du Faso has been tripled by decision of the President of Faso, bringing the total envelope to 57,255,000 CFA francs. The announcement was made at the competition's launch by the Minister of Sports, Youth and Employment.
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