Absa Bank Mozambique and the Maputo City Council recognize the delivery and merit of Mozambican sportsmen and sportswomen for the positive results achieved either in local, interprovincial, national, continental and world competitions.

According to a communiqué received in our newsroom, the highlight of the "bow" goes to the recent medals won in the African Boxing Championship, held from September 11 to 17, especially the five gold ones.

The document states that, for the bank, these achievements represent "an unavoidable milestone in the history of national sport that cannot be ignored," as they have contributed to raising the name of the country and the continent.

This joint recognition took place under the motto "Sports, Investment and Development", and on the occasion, the bank's Customer Service Director said that it demonstrated the institution's commitment to make efforts to promote sports in the country.

"For us it is an honor to be here, in this moment of celebration, honoring our athletes, in particular, and the national sport, in general. Our partnership with the Maputo Municipal Council is solid and is very aligned with our strategy of citizenship, which has as one of its pillars, education and sports, essential factors for the development of the human being and the creation of a society with a greater sense of collectivity," said Tânia Oliveira.

On the occasion, the Mayor of Maputo, Eneas da Conceição Comiche, extended the recognition to all sports agents.

Comiche congratulated the athletes, coaches and managers on their results, stating that "merit recognition is due to them as sportsmen and individuals who inspire other members of our society by their spirit of self-reliance and self-overcoming."