to truly advance sports in são tomé and príncipe, a robust legal and administrative framework is crucial. this encompasses clubs, associations, and the federation itself. a well-defined roadmap is needed to guide the development of various sports and their underlying disciplines.
this foundational work is essential, requiring strong and well-prepared sporting institutions.
furthermore, training is paramount. this includes the development of sports leaders, coaches, athletes, referees, sports managers, and other key personnel. the establishment of a sports institute, a sports school, and even sports-focused faculties and universities is vital.
given the small size and insular nature of são tomé and príncipe, both internally and externally, a clear and guiding plan is absolutely necessary and this organization is fundamental.
the current state of football
how is the national football championship currently organized and practiced in são tomé and príncipe?
what are the existing conditions? why is the national stadium, "12 de julho," in its current state, especially considering recent investments in its infrastructure and turf?
considering the results of the national football team, it's time for a change of course.
nations like morocco, egypt, and algeria have quickly learned the importance of a well-prepared and organized staff, both within the federation and in the athletic preparation for matches, participation, and sports qualification.
for instance, having a team consisting of sports managers, assistants, physical trainers, coaches, educators, nurses, and doctors is now essential for qualification.
it's more important than simply having a football team, the national team, with a coach who only prepares for games close to the match, without internal training and preparation, and calling players from abroad as if that alone were enough.
qualifying requires organization, training, preparation, and athlete development, all year round, by a well-organized staff of the "king of sports," which also applies to other sports aiming for qualification or world podiums.
remember that sports can be a launchpad for the country, territory, population, and administration when combined with sporting events, creating a source of tourism revenue.
beyond football: diversifying sporting opportunities
sports fishing and hunting, under well-defined regulations and controls, are important to protect fauna, flora, and the ecosystem.
other opportunities include swimming, sailing, surfing, rowing competitions in the sea and rivers, kayaking, beach volleyball, beach soccer, jet skiing, and leisure activities like whale watching.
just as there's a maritime and river economy, there's also an economy of sports, culture, and tourism.
a foundational legal and administrative framework is needed for clubs, associations, and the federation. this framework should provide guidance for sports development, and strong sporting institutions are essential.
training remains paramount, focusing on sports leaders, coaches, athletes, referees, and sports managers.
qualifying requires organization, training, preparation, and athlete development, all year round, by a well-organized staff, applicable to other sports aiming for world recognition.
addressing corruption and mismanagement
the article references "catambe e nino" and accuses club leaders and coaches of corruption, suggesting mismanagement within são tomé and príncipe football.
it alleges that certain individuals benefited unfairly from fifa funding, leading to a negative impact on the nation's sports.
however, it also suggests that "katambe e nino" are not solely responsible and that there was disruption during approval processes.
clubs that disagree can appeal to fifa. the article implies that fifa's investment was primarily used to fund campaigns and personal infrastructure, rather than genuine sports development.
the inclusion of a standard comment section closing statement "your email address will not be published" and other extraneous details is noted.
téla nón reports that adalberto catambe claims the training center construction should begin within two months, according to abel veiga.
the article also mentions a desire for more fifa elite referees and references a new football technical center being built in são tomé.
a call for organized development
anca, writing on june 21st, emphasizes that simply throwing money at problems without demanding rigor, investment, infrastructure, and training is futile.
football clubs face disorganization, lack of rigor, security concerns, structural problems, staffing issues, and a lack of facilities and equipment.
modernizing national sports requires demanding sports security, including investments in well-structured football fields and financial responsibility, with clubs having appropriate capital.
a club like palmar, vitória do riboque, or água izé, without proper facilities or organized management, should not receive annual funding without a clear organizational plan.
the necessity of a strategic plan
a strategic plan for national sports is necessary.
we must think, organize, work, evolve, and modernize.
clubs need revenue, organized expenses, and up-to-date accounting, along with reorganized statutes, administrative structures, and sports organization. this includes youth development, infrastructure, equipment, and nutrition.
we must be organized and leverage the sports economy.
the first question is: what do we want to achieve with national sports and its various disciplines? creating a plan to identify gaps is essential for organizing the sector, covering organizational administration, school sports, associations, clubs, and federations.
this includes infrastructure, training and qualification, and performance and development.
sports combined with culture and tourism are always a plus, benefiting the country, territory, population, administration, sea, and river. various sports exist, including football, handball, basketball, chess, judo, swimming, kayaking, rowing, nautical sports, surfing, and cycling.
a well-structured plan is crucial to attract internal and external investments.
focus on football and beyond
while football is often prioritized, the need for developing other sports is highlighted. training for sports leaders, coaches, athletes, referees, and sports managers remains vital.
the existence of a sports institute, a sports school, and sports-focused faculties and universities is important. infrastructure development and investment attraction are also key. given the small size of são tomé and príncipe, a guiding plan is necessary.
what are the goals and projections of the national football team?
how are the federation's resources managed? having a comprehensive staff, including sports managers, assistants, physical trainers, coaches, educators, nurses, and doctors, is now essential. this is more important than having a coach who only prepares for games close to the match, without internal training and relying on foreign players.
qualifying requires organization, training, preparation, and athlete development. sports can project the country positively and create tourism revenue.
sustainable sporting activities
sports fishing and hunting, with proper regulations, protect the environment.
swimming, sailing, surfing, rowing, kayaking, beach volleyball, beach soccer, and jet skiing are other opportunities, along with activities like whale watching. these activities contribute to the economy of the sea, rivers, sports, culture, and tourism.
the importance of a comprehensive sports staff (managers, trainers, medical personnel) is reiterated, emphasizing the need for organized preparation.
this ensures that the nation is actively working towards sports development.
by practicing good governance, são tomé and príncipe can thrive. may god bless são tomé and príncipe.
the article then makes reference to "catambe e nino" and various commenters, again highlighting the issues within sports management.
a cinematic lens on são tomé and príncipe
bruno vigarista comments on the challenges facing tomé, while caló doido references batépá.
the article then transitions to discussing margarida cardoso's film, which explores the illusion of slavery's abolition in são tomé and príncipe in the early 20th century.
the film follows a portuguese doctor summoned to a cocoa plantation to investigate a mysterious illness affecting the laborers.
he discovers they are infected with "banzo," a disease known as the nostalgia of slaves.
set in a time when slavery was officially abolished in portuguese territories, the film depicts the tragic reality of continued exploitation. margarida cardoso, known for her colonial and post-colonial themes, explores this history in her film, banzo.
cardoso shares that her research into colonial history inspires her work.
understory, a film combining documentary and fiction, led to the creation of banzo.
the narrative unfolds through the eyes of afonso, the portuguese doctor played by carloto cotta. alphonse hoji fortuna, a black traveling photographer inspired by a real person, documents the events at the plantation.
filming took place in são tomé and príncipe, with local support in portraying the moçambican laborers.
banzo focuses on a time of disguised slavery. the film questions why these stories remain underrepresented in collective memory, despite years since the end of portuguese dictatorship.
films like a costa dos murmúrios and yvone kane highlight margarida cardoso's dedication to portraying the history of former portuguese colonies.
having grown up in moçambique, she feels a strong connection to these themes.
cardoso concludes that she is drawn to exploring the "banzo" phenomenon, both in the literal and metaphorical sense. this suggests a continued commitment to uncovering and sharing important historical narratives.