Basketball team in South Kivu, Democratic Republic of the Congo
| Chaux Sport | |
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| Nickname | Gorillas |
| League | Coupe du Congo EUBABUK |
| Founded | 2021 |
| History | Chaux Sport (2021–present) |
| Location | Katana, South Kivu, Democratic Republic of the Congo |
| President | Diddy Mudogo |
| Head coach | Nicolas Kashama |
Chaux Sport is a Congolese basketball team based in Katana and Bukavu, South Kivu. Founded in 2021, the team is nicknamed "Gorillas". They won their first national Coupe du Congo title in 2024. Chaux also play in the EUBABUK, the provincial league of South Kivu. The official slogan of the team is "Shiye njo shiye".
History
The team was created as the basketball section of the already existing football club with the same name, initially starting as a youth academy. The name Chaux Sport literally translates to "Limestone Sport", as the club was founded by the Omela Mudogo, whose family owns a limestone factory in Katana.
The basketball section was established in 2021. Nicolas Kashama became the team's head coach in 2022. The Gorillas reached the semifinals Coupe du Congo in both 2022 and 2023. One year later, in 2024, they won the tournament following a victory over BC Terreur in the final.
They played in the 2025 BAL qualification, where they went undefeated in the first round.
Honours
- Champions (1): 2024
EUBABUK
- Champions (3): 2022, 2023, 2024
References
- ^ "Meet the team: Chaux Sport". www.fiba.basketball. 4 November 2024. Retrieved 7 November 2024.
- ^ Muhima, Georges Ben (7 September 2024). "Coupe du Congo de Basketball : Chaux Sport Brille pour Clôturer la Compétition". Kivu Morning Post (in French). Retrieved 11 September 2024.
- ^ "RDC : Chaux Sport de Bukavu remporte le championnat national de Basketball". RADIO GO FM (in French). 7 September 2024. Retrieved 11 September 2024.
- "Histoire du club – Chauxsport Football" (in French). Retrieved 11 September 2024.
- "Actualité | Coupe du Congo de Basketball : Chaux Sport tient sa première couronne, Makomeno détrône CNSS | mediacongo.net". www.mediacongo.net. Retrieved 11 September 2024.