Mozambique’s President Daniel Chapo has declared his intention to transform school sports from merely a competitive environment into a national platform for identifying and nurturing talent. Speaking at the opening of the 16th National School Sports Games Festival in Inhambane, Chapo emphasized the importance of developing both athletes and well-rounded citizens. He committed to strengthening the program to achieve this goal, envisioning school sports as a “factory” for champions and responsible individuals. The initiative seeks to move beyond competition, focusing instead on comprehensive talent identification and training. This represents a shift in perspective towards a more holistic approach to sports within the education system. Chapo's vision aims to create a sustainable system for sports development across the nation. Further details of the strengthening plan were not immediately available.