Luanda - The lack of advanced programme by the national federations seriously hinders the Ministry of Youth and Sports (MJD) in releasing the funds designed to the participation of different teams at international competitions, with the organs in charge of finances in Angola.

 
This was said Wednesday by the secretary general of MJD, Pedro Santos, during a press conference aimed at discussing matters related to the sports in Angola.

 
As example, he said, due to the delays, the Angolan federation of handball presented to the ministry its needs for 2011, while the remaining still await to do so on the eve of competitions.

 The official warned that to avoid the situations of the kind in the future there will be the need to establish rigour.

 
On the delay recorded in the delivery of the prizes to the African champions of women handball, the title won in February this year in Egypt, the secretary general of Youth and Sports Ministry said that the funds had already been allocated, but due to the participation of more teams in different sports, has delayed of the process.

 
Chaired by the vice-minister Albino da Conceiçao José, the press conference also analysed aspects related to the sport growth in Angola during the 35 years of national independence.