Africa-Press – Angola. The Vice-President of the Republic, Esperança da Costa, was the standout individual at the debut of the African Swimming Championship, which took place at Piscina do Alvalade, in Luanda.
Esperança da Costa opened this 16th edition of the African competition on behalf of the Angolan Head of State, João Lourenço.
In the “VIP” tribune of the sport’s largest complex, in Angola, she was flanked by several Government entities and the president of the African Swimming Confederation (CANA), Sam Ramsamy.
In his opening statement for the event to be held for the first time in the country, he called for the commitment of athletes in general and the observance of the principle of “fair play”.
He said that the fact that Angola hosts the competition reflects the State’s commitment to the development of sport and the strengthening of ties with African nations.
In relation to national athletes, he highlighted that the nation is proud of them all, having congratulated the President of the Republic, João Lourenço.
He said it was time for the national team’s athletes to show their worth and represent Angola with determination and determination.
Encouragement for the National Team
The Vice-President took advantage of the occasion to encourage national athletes to do their best, considering that their presence in this event, in itself, “is a great moment, which must represent a victory”.
“This is the time to demonstrate your best and represent Angola with determination and determination. May every stroke, every turn and every arrival at the finish line be a testament to your talent and dedication”, she highlighted,
For Esperança da Costa, sport requires dedication, commitment and discipline, and swimming is, “in truth”, a sport that requires a lot of discipline, as well as technique and determination.
“And it is this combination that makes you high-performance athletes, imbued with a high level of commitment and discipline”, he stated before reassuring that “the entire nation is proud of you”.
He hoped that this African Swimming Championship would be a memorable occasion “for all of us” and full of moments of greatness and inspiration, without forgetting, of course, fair play, mutual respect and sportsmanship.
He thanked the African Swimming Confederation for entrusting Angola with the organization of this continental event, whose size of the number of events and participating countries and athletes “reflects the diversity and richness of Africa”.
42 countries and a total of 228 swimmers are participating in this 16th African swimming event.
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