Africa-Press – Angola. The United States Embassy in Angola and São Tomé and Príncipe announced today, through a statement, that WNBA legend Sheryl Swoopes is on her way to the country to participate in a social inclusion program.
This is an initiative, which will take place from 4 to 8 November, in Luanda, entitled “The Crossover to a Bright Future” – The Pass to a Bright Future, in Portuguese, which is dedicated to the development of young people and raising awareness about health through sport and the transformative role of basketball in communities.
Sheryl Swoopes is considered one of the best players of all time in the world’s top women’s basketball league (WNBA), alongside names such as Cynthia Cooper, Diana Taurasi, Tamika Catchings, Maya Moore, Lisa Leslie, having been the competition’s most valuable player (MVP), 3x, the best defensive player of the year, 3x, (DPOY), nominated for the All Star Game, 6x, in addition to 4 titles and a career average of 15 points per game, 4.9 rebounds per game and 3.2 assists per game.
In addition to the former Houston Comets, Seattle Storm and Tulsa Shock athlete, as a sports envoy, the document also mentions the presence of the founder of Vetted Sports, Malcolm Lemmons, who will also visit the country.
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