The development programme has provided educational material on flying disc to 100 schools in Cape Verde.

In addition, 1,200 discs have been delivered to schools, and coaches and teachers have been trained to hold flying disc sessions. 

José Pedro Amoroso, WFDF University and School Sports Commission chair and Portuguese Ultimate and Disc Sports Association President, claimed the development project in Cape Verde showed a new focus on Portuguese-speaking countries.

"The project for Cape Verde is not only a sign that WFDF is increasing its development efforts within the African continent but also highlights a new focus on Portuguese-speaking countries," he said.

"This example will benefit all Portuguese-speaking countries in the world when we target implementing such programmes in other areas too. 

"WFDF will further promote the project for Portuguese-speaking countries by providing online teaching resources."

WFDF President Robert Rauch also highlighted the importance of the development programme during the COVID-19 pandemic. 

"Most flying disc sports are played outdoors in fresh air and allows perfectly for training and learning while fully observing the social distancing and non-contact rules which most of the Governments have," he said. 

"As such it is a great opportunity for young people and athletes to practice their skills despite the current difficult conditions. 

"I am sure that this project will result in great positive impact for flying disc, not only for the African continent but also as a role model project for all Portuguese-speaking countries around the world."

National Olympic Committee of Cape Verde President Filomena Fortes is also an International Olympic Committee (IOC) member.

Having praised the WFDF development programme in her country, she claimed that the inclusion of flying disc at the Olympics was a possibility. 

"Anything is possible as long as you have the will," Fortes said. 

"Nobody thought that one day breakdance would reach the Olympics, and maybe not even sports climbing, and they are already present in Paris 2024.

"The modalities of Los Angeles 2028 or in other editions are not yet determined and maybe this is a good opportunity for disc sports to be represented. 

"It will depend a lot on the justification given to the IOC about the importance of it being present in the next editions of the Olympic Games."