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Sanjoanense won the women's European roller hockey cup today, defeating the Spanish side Voltregà 5-1 in the final of the competition held in São João da Madeira.
Voltregà secured their place in the final of the women's European Roller Hockey Cup today by defeating Sant Cugat 1-0 in the semi-finals of the 'final four' tournament taking place in São João da Madeira.
Home News Portugal wins bronze medal in hockey tournament Portugal wins bronze medal in hockey tournament Portugal concluded its participation in the Montreux International Roller Hockey Tournament on 5 April by winning third place, defeating Spain 3-2, repeating its group-stage triumph after rec
In April 1948, Portugal began building a dominant image in roller hockey by winning its second world title (it now has 16) in Montreux, Switzerland. In Lisbon, the national players, captained by Olivério Serpa, received a “triumphal” welcome, as reported by DN. Upon arriving in the capital on a KLM flight, the Portuguese delegation was taken to the Ministry of Education at Campo de Santana, where a crowd sang the national anthem in unison. The players were carried on shoulders at the airport, and a procession through Lisbon featured national flags displayed on balconies. Santos Romão, president of the Portuguese Skating Federation, expressed his pride, while national coach José Prazeres noted that while he expected a warm welcome, the scale of the celebration was truly moving.
Sanjoanense will host the second edition of the women's WSE Cup roller hockey final four, taking place on April 11 and 12 in São João da Madeira, the organization announced today.
