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The Minister of Youth and Sports, Rui Falcao, said on Wednesday in Luanda, a plan to support former sportsmen and women who are stood out at the service of the National Teams. Talking about to the press, during the wake of former basketball player Ângelo Victorino, in the pavilion of the Citadel, explained that in a few days he will meet with associates to find the best model for the purpose. From 56 years old, the player passed away last Saturday, victim of diabetes, in the Military Hospital, in Luanda.
Told it is necessary to establish rules to formally support those who High-performance athletes who gave their best to the country. By In turn, the vice-president of the MPLA, Luísa Damião, said that the objective is to pay tribute to the son of Angola, legendary and sportsman who gave a lot pride in the country.
Referred that Angelo Victorino leaves a great legacy and pride for having given his contribution to national sport, in addition to being a man of good qualities. On the other hand, the The former president of the Angolan Olympic Committee (COA), Rogério Silva, stressed that Angelo represents the greatness of the local sport for his achievements and his attitude and representativeness that it has given to the highest level in the world.
Told to be the greatest basketball player, and this is demonstrated by his induction into the "Hall of Fame" in 2023, and in the titles won within and out of the country. In In his history, by 1º de Agosto he also won three club trophies while with the National Senior Team he won eight titles (1989, 1991, 1993, 1995, 1999, 2001, 2003 and 2005).
Debuted at the 1990 FIFA World Cup in Argentina, followed by appearances in the 1990 editions of the in Canada (1994) and the United States (1998). Angelo Victoriano also competed at the Olympic Games in Barcelona, Spain, in 1992, Atlanta, USA (1996), Sydney, Australia (2000) and Greece, Athens (2004). Beyond athlete, in 2009, Ângelo worked as an assistant coach in the 1st of August, where he was national champion.
