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The Olympic Academy of Portugal marks its anniversary with the attendance of the great-niece of Pierre de Coubertin.
Official introduction of the athletes representing Team Portugal, featuring Daniela Campos.
Official introduction of the athletes representing Portugal, featuring Nuno Borges.
The European championships for handball and track cycling are currently underway, serving as key events on the path to the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
Portugal and Spain are enhancing their collaborative efforts regarding Olympic initiatives.
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Joaquim Granger, the oldest Portuguese Olympian and a pioneer of national artistic gymnastics, died on Friday at the age of 97, the Olympic Committee of Portugal (COP) announced today. In a statement, the COP expressed its deep regret over the passing of Granger, who was one of the five athletes to represent Portugal in the sport's debut at the 1952 Helsinki Olympic Games. The committee did not disclose the date or cause of death. A major figure in the history of Portuguese Olympism, Granger leaves behind a legacy of dedication to sport, training, and education, having been recognised by the Faculty of Human Kinetics as a distinguished student, teacher, and gymnastics coach.
At stake is a choice between the inclusion of transgender people or those with differences in sexual development and the integrity of women's sports. These are two respectable values.
After being questioned by Rui Rocha, the Minister of Culture confirms that the Government agrees with the new International Olympic Committee rule that restricts transgender women from the Olympic Games.
Transmutar states that science does not support competitive advantages for transgender athletes—less than 0.001% of the Olympic total—and cites a study commissioned by the Olympic Committee itself in 2024.
The president of the ILGA association considers the mandatory genetic testing imposed by the International Olympic Committee to be “an assault, a violation of human rights.”
On Thursday, the International Olympic Committee conditioned the participation of athletes in women's events, starting from the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games, on the completion of a genetic test.
A committee official reinforced that “women's sport is not an organisational detail, it is a historic achievement that has allowed women to compete, win, and inspire generations.”
The Olympic Committee of Portugal (COP) promised today to “rigorously follow” the International Olympic Committee's (IOC) decision to require genetic testing for women to participate in the Olympic Games, excluding transgender athletes from women's competitions.
The participation of athletes in women's events at the Olympic Games will be conditional on a genetic test starting from Los Angeles 2028, which will exclude transgender women, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced today.
Trampolines. Fifth place at the 2024 Olympic Games, 19-year-old Gabriel Albuquerque continues to raise the bar. Los Angeles 2028 is the main goal for the gymnast who writes rap lyrics.
The National Coastal Rowing Team Training Centre has been officially inaugurated in Figueira da Foz, marking a new chapter for the sport in Portugal as it prepares for its Olympic debut at the Los Angeles 2028 Games. The centre, which aims to support the sport's rapid growth, will also host the 2027 World Championships, serving as an Olympic qualifier. The facility includes new competition boats and equipment, and the location was chosen for its strategic proximity to key sporting hubs and the existing infrastructure of the Naval Rowing Sports Association. International interest is already high, with several national teams choosing Portugal for training camps.
Fernando Gomes believes that the better the athletes' preparation, the closer Portugal is to winning medals, and he expresses confidence that Portugal can be successful in 2028.
Portuguese athlete Vanina Guerillot is heading back to the Olympic Games with the aim of representing Portugal well and savouring the experience of competing on the world stage.
