Paralympic games news in Portugal

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Djibrilo Iafa wins world bronze in Paralympic judo

Djibrilo Iafa secured the bronze medal in the J1 -70 kg category at the IBSA World Judo Championships in Tbilisi, Georgia. After a semi-final defeat, the Portuguese judoka responded with a 14-second ippon against Brazil's Elielton de Oliveira to claim his place on the podium. This achievement adds to his recent success at the European Championships and reinforces his status as a key figure in Portuguese Paralympic sport.

dn.pt27 Sept

Djibrilo Iafa wins world bronze in Paralympic judo

Paralympic judoka Djibrilo Iafa wins bronze at the IBSA European Championships

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Portuguese Paralympic judoka Djibrilo Iafa won the bronze medal today at the International Blind Sports Federation (IBSA) European Championships in the -70 kg category.

rtp.pt14 Aug

Paralympic judoka Djibrilo Iafa wins bronze at the IBSA European Championships

Portugal has seven athletes at the European Para Swimming Championships

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The Portuguese national team is represented by seven athletes at the upcoming European Para Swimming Championships.

SAPO10 Jul

Portugal has seven athletes at the European Para Swimming Championships

José Rodolfo Alves honoured by the Government of Portugal

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José Rodolfo Alves receives an official tribute from the Portuguese government.

RTP Madeira24 May

José Rodolfo Alves honoured by the Government of Portugal

Diogo Carmona marks Portugal's debut at the Paralympic Games: “Probably the greatest milestone of my life”

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Portugal enters the Winter Paralympic Games for the first time in history with the participation of snowboarder Diogo Carmona, who will compete in the banked slalom event in Cortina d’Ampezzo as part of the Milan-Cortina 2026 Games. This historic debut represents a significant personal and sporting milestone for the athlete, who is focused on his technical preparation despite the high level of competition. Carmona acknowledges the challenge of facing experienced rivals, such as Italian Paralympic champion Emanuel Perathoner, but remains hopeful about his performance. The athlete highlights the importance of physical and psychological preparation, as well as adapting to the potentially difficult weather conditions in the mountains. Regardless of the final result, Carmona views this experience as a unique moment that paves the way for future generations of Portuguese winter athletes.

Dinheiro Vivo13 Mar

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1856:Portugal's first railway
King Pedro V rides the inaugural train of Portugal's first railway, a 36-kilometre line from Lisbon to Carregado. It was the first stretch of what became the Linha do Norte, which would eventually link the capital with Porto.
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