Luanda: The Ministry of Youth and Sports (MINJUD) has successfully concluded its XIV Advisory Council at the 11 de Novembro Stadium in Luanda, with significant approvals of draft presidential decrees and sports infrastructure regulations. This event marked the end of its two-day session on Thursday. According to Angola Press News Agency, the final day of the council featured two panels focusing on the legal regime for sports program contracts and regulations concerning the licensing, operation, inspection, and technical responsibility of gyms and similar facilities. Discussions also covered new directions in sports medicine in Angola, regulations for the National Sports Award, and the single fee applicable for gym licensing. The council, which commenced on Wednesday, primarily focused on evaluating the compliance with recommendations from the XIII Advisory Council and assessing the activities outlined in the Youth Development Plan (PDJ) for 2025-2027. A key topic was the assessment of the National Sports De velopment Plan 2024-27 (PLANADESPORTO), with emphasis on five priority areas: school sport, community sport, high-performance sport, infrastructure, and sports medicine. A report by National Director for Sports, Matos Cardoso, highlighted a lack of dynamism in school sports for 2024 and 2025, while training, infrastructure, and international competition results displayed positive trends. The analysis of PLANADESPORTO before and after its implementation showed encouraging results, with an increase in the number of people engaged in physical activities and sports from 2,788,340 in 2022 to 3,164,467 by 2024 and 2025. PLANADESPORTO marks a strategic shift in Angolan sports, transitioning from a dispersed model to a more integrated and results-oriented system. The event was inaugurated by the Secretary of State for Youth, Danila Bragança, representing Minister Rui Falco, and included a speech by Manuel Gonçalves, Vice-Governor of Luanda for the Political and Social Sector. The council gathered government author ities, sports federations, youth association leaders, technicians, and representatives from both public and private sectors related to youth and sports. Over 250 delegates from the country's 21 provinces participated in this annual ministerial forum, aimed at reflecting on, evaluating, and proposing development actions for the sector. An advisory board serves as a strategic support body, offering non-binding recommendations and opinions to enrich the decision-making process through diverse knowledge and external perspectives, thereby contributing to institutional growth.