Africa-Press – Angola. Angola is a justly African roller hockey champion, both in the senior and U19 categories, thanks to the work carried out on the continent, although much remains to be done, said the Minister of Youth and Sports, Rui Falcão.
Speaking to the press during the awards ceremony for the participating teams, Rui Falcão emphasized that Angola has a continental responsibility, given its history of good performances at the World Championships since the 1980s.
“I really appreciated what I saw from our teams: dedicated players throughout these matches, who give us a margin of comfort. We must now think about the 2026 World Championships,” he insisted.
Regarding the U19 team, he emphasized that the foundation of the sport rests on the fact that this generation all plays at the national level and with good quality.The Minister also praised the other participating teams, who, despite the difficulties, chose to participate, a fact that deserves recognition.
He indicated that the ministry he heads had provided the necessary support for the competition, and that the two competitions were also part of the celebrations for the 50th anniversary of national independence.
Rui Falcão and the Secretary of State for Sports, Paulo Madeira, were honored by World Skate Africa, each receiving double medals as key figures in making it possible for Angola to host these two events.
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