Madagascar tennis and volleyball figure Ravalitera Rafolomanantsiatosika dies
Ravalitera Rafolomanantsiatosika, known as Ravaly, trained generations of tennis players and coaches.
Ravalitera Rafolomanantsiatosika, a prominent figure in Malagasy sports, has died. He was known for his contributions to tennis and volleyball, reaching the position of national technical director for tennis.
Affectionately called Ravaly, he trained many tennis players and coaches at Ankatso, including his daughter Aina Rafolo, who went to the United States. He was also a skilled volleyball player with a notable vertical leap.
Rafolomanantsiatosika dedicated his life to sports, starting from his physical education studies at the École normale supérieure at the University of Ankatso.
Why it mattersThe Malagasy sports community mourns the loss of Ravalitera Rafolomanantsiatosika, who dedicated his life to developing tennis and volleyball.