Luanda – Sports journalist from Angolan Public Television (TPA) Manecas Madeira died early Sunday morning in Luanda, at the age of 63, victim of illness.
Retired since 2015, Madeira was part of a generation of journalists who over the last 30 years helped to build the profession, mainly in matters related to sports, with coverage inside and outside the country.
Graduated from the INEF Institute, he was also a physical education teacher for many years.
Founding member of the Angolan Sports Press Association (AIDA), Manecas Madeira held positions in sports management.
The former sports journalist was the founder of the Angolan Olympics Academy , apart from being a trainer of the Angolan Olympic Committee (COA).
Source: Angola Press News Agency