Africa-Press – Angola. Two male athletes will represent the province of Cunene in the 66th edition of the pedestrian race “São Silvestre”, taking place on the 31st of this month, in the city of Luanda.
It is Carlos António, 23 years old, and Patrício Ndevapewa (25), both individual, who will participate for the first time in a gender competition.
The province of Cunene has already been present twice in the race, with the athlete José João, in the São Silvestre editions held in 2018 and 2019, in the country’s capital, having occupied the 64th position in the latter.
The information was provided today, Monday, in Ondjiva, by the president of the Provincial Athletics Association in Cunene, Agnaldo Ndemulikwata, stressing that the conditions are all guaranteed for the trip to Luanda.
He indicated that the athletes had a good preparation lasting three months, and are able to represent the province with dignity.
“We are going to run between national and foreign athletes with a lot of experience in this competition, we prepare ourselves according to this reality and we feel that we are ready to write Cunene’s name on the São Silvestre page”, he said.
Agnaldo Ndemulikwata informed that the conditions are assured, as the objective is to arrive earlier at the competition site so that the runners have enough time to acclimatize themselves to the weather and the course.
São Silvestre is a pedestrian street race held annually in the city of Luanda, on the 31st of December. It has national and international athletes.
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