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PORTUGUESE OLYMPIC COMMITTEE HONOURS JUDOKA AT ANNUAL CELEBRATION

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The Portuguese Olympic Committee (COP) celebrated the very best in nationwide sports activities through the 2024 Olympic yr at its prestigious Olympic Celebration Gala, hosted on the SUD Corridor Lisboa. The night highlighted distinctive achievements, with three judoka, Patrícia SAMPAIO, Taís PINA, Telma MONTEIRO, in addition to coach, Marco MORAIS, receiving distinguished accolades for his or her contributions to Portuguese judo.

Patrícia Sampaio: Sports activities Excellence Award

Sampaio was honoured with the Sports activities Excellence Award for her excellent efficiency on the Paris Olympics, the place she secured a bronze medal in her weight class. Reflecting on her recognition, Sampaio stated:

That day I used to be speechless; now, I’m nonetheless speechless. I had already obtained the Youth award, however I at all times needed to be right here receiving the grownup model. Thanks, and will the present proceed.

Taís Pina: Youth Prize

Rising star Taís Pina earned the Youth Prize, recognising her spectacular journey on the Olympic circuit. Her season included a gold medal on the Kazakhstan Grand Slam, a silver medal on the Antalya Grand Slam, and a fifth-place end on the Paris Grand Slam. Grateful for the distinction, Pina shared:

I’m very glad to obtain this award, an indication of dedication.

Telma Monteiro: Status Award

Monteiro was celebrated with the Status Award for her exceptional profession spanning 25 years. Her illustrious achievements embody 5 Olympic appearances, highlighted by her bronze medal in Rio 2016, 5 World Championship medals, and 15 European Championship podium finishes, together with six titles. Monteiro additionally expressed her gratitude:

It’s at all times very particular as a result of it’s an award granted by the COP, an entity that I respect so much. I. I had superb connections with President José Manuel Constantino. I wish to thank those that helped me be the very best model of myself, Dr. Pereira de Castro, Rita, my coaching colleagues.

Marco Morais: Sports activities Advantage Award

Morais was recognised with the Sports activities Advantage Award for his function in guiding Olympic medalists. As he was attending the U23 European Championships in Poland, the award was accepted on his behalf by Mr. Joaquim Sergio PINA, the President of the Portuguese Judo Federation.

The gala served as an evening of inspiration and celebration for Portuguese judo, acknowledging the athletes’ dedication, achievements, and the legacy they proceed to construct for the game.

Creator: Szandra Szogedi


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