CCAA Celebrates its airport security officer crowned, world champion in Nanbudo
Mr. Lothaire Dongmo Mekontchou, a Senior Screening Inspection Officer (APIF) who was crowned World Gold Medalist in Nanbudo during the 8th World Championship held in Yaoundé from October 1 to 4, 2026, was honored on October 21, 2026, at the headquarters of the Cameroon Civil Aviation Authority (CCAA) in Yaoundé. The ceremony took place in the presence of the President of the Cameroon Nanbudo Federation (FECANANBUDO), Professor Justine DIFFO, along with a large delegation from the Federation.
In a ceremony marked by grandeur and solemnity, the athlete officially presented his medal to the Director General of the CCAA, Mrs. Paule Avomo Assoumou Koki, amid enthusiastic applause and expressions of joy from CCAA officials and numerous Aviation Security Operations Officers who attended the event in large numbers. The occasion was filled with emotion and a warm, celebratory atmosphere.
The ceremony featured three major highlights: the athlete's medal presentation, the Director General's gift presentation, and the official speeches.
The President of FECANANBUDO, who also serves as Chairperson of the Board of Directors of the Telecommunications Regulatory Agency (ART), Professor and Attorney Justine Diffo Tchunkam, used the occasion to thank the Director General of the CCAA for the support, guidance, and attention provided to the day's hero. She also congratulated Mr. Dongmo Lothaire, now referred to as Master, for his bravery and unwavering commitment to excellence, attributes that propelled him to the pinnacle of his sport and earned him the world title and gold medal.
For her part, the Director General of the CCAA, Mrs. Paule Avomo Assoumou Koki, expressed the profound pride the entire institution and the nation of Cameroon share in recognizing the champion's outstanding achievement. She emphasized the close connection between Nanbudo's values, particularly discipline, rigor, and self-control, and the professional standards required of Aviation Security Operations Officers (ASOs). She noted that Mr. Dongmo had successfully combined these qualities to reach the highest level of achievement. She therefore encouraged him to remain vigilant, continue striving for excellence, and keep the flag flying high. As a token of encouragement, he was presented with a personalized clock.
Lothaire Dongmo Mekontchou was crowned World Champion in the Men's Team Combat event, defeating France in the final. He holds a 4th Dan Black Belt in Nanbudo and serves as a Senior Screening Inspection Officer (APIF) at the Douala Airport Security Unit (ASU).
The world champion took the opportunity to express his sincere appreciation to his employer for the support and facilitative measures provided throughout his preparation for the competition.
During the ceremony, he treated attendees to a brief demonstration of the Samposho breathing kata, a discipline that combines controlled abdominal breathing with intense mental focus.
Hosted in Yaoundé, the championship was a historic milestone as the first Nanbudo World Championship ever held in Africa. Competing against athletes from 18 nations, Team Cameroon produced a dominant display, securing 15 of the 19 gold medals contested.
