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Men’s handball: Cape Verde seeks training camps in Portugal

By , based on Expresso das Ilhas

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The Cape Verdean Handball Federation is seeking partnerships with several Portuguese municipalities to organise training camps for its senior men’s national team. The cities of Sines, Oeiras, Vila Nova de Gaia and Maia have been approached ahead of preparations for the 2027 World Championship, according to the federation.

The Cape Verdean Handball Federation is exploring partnerships with Portuguese municipalities to organise training camps to prepare its senior men’s team for the 2027 World Championship. The federation’s president, Ângela Almeida, made institutional visits to Sines, Oeiras, Vila Nova de Gaia and Maia, according to the FCA, as cited by Expresso das Ilhas.

The discussions concern access to Portuguese sports facilities, training conditions and exchange opportunities intended to strengthen the preparation of the Cape Verdean team. The federation wants to establish contacts and conclude partnerships before Cape Verde takes part in this international competition.

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