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Portuguese sailing pairs Diogo Costa/Carolina João and Beatriz Gago/Rodolfo Pires qualified today for the gold fleet of the 470 European Championships after five races, despite losing positions in Vilamoura.
Olympic sailors Diogo Costa and Carolina João began the 470 class European championships today in fourth position in Vilamoura, where Beatriz Gago and Rodolfo Pires are currently in sixth place, with the same number of points, after three races.
Portugal reclaimed a place among the top eight nations at the European track cycling championships, moving back into the top-eight standings after strong performances on the velodrome.
With an alternative squad, Portugal is preparing for the next Olympic cycle in Konya. Day one of the European track championships featured a crash and Miguel Salgueiro finished 12th in the elimination race. Daniela Campos was 18th in the scratch race.
Portuguese track cyclist Iúri Leitão will compete in the Olympic disciplines at the European Track Cycling Championships.
The Portuguese women's water polo team faces Hungary on Thursday — a side the national coach described as 'very strong at applying pressure' and with a physical style of play — on the eve of the Group B finale at the European Championships in Funchal.
After their first‑round win over Romania (12–7), the Portuguese team were beaten 22–7 by one of the favourites for the title — Spain. Their next match is on Thursday against Hungary.
