A política desportiva na República Popular de Angola: uma breve análise histórica (1975-1991)

Abstract

The sports policy in the People’s Republic of Angola: a brief historical analysis (1975-1991)
This text is the result of a research mainly carried out from the press and legislation of the period. By using this methodology, we can see how the MPLA implemented “marxism” during its ideological orientation during the Cold War. Thus, MPLA used sports to involve Angolans. As regards domestic sports events, domestic championships were used to promote “socialist” ideology and to convey political messages. As for international competitions, Angolan participation aimed to achieve three fundamental goals: to demonstrate its sovereignty to the world, to show solidarity with the countries of its ideological line and, last but not least, to gain international competitive experience. In short, sport was part of the politica strategy.
Keywords: MPLA, African socialism, Massification, Sports.