Latest news and stories about youth sports in Portugal for expats and residents.
The Portuguese men's U-18 national team is set to participate in another tournament held within Portugal.
At the Gualdim Pais Philharmonic Society in Tomar, coach Igor Sampaio uses animal symbolism to teach judo to children, turning the sport into a passion for over 90 athletes. The club, which serves as a second home for many, including Olympic medalist Patrícia Sampaio, faces financial challenges but continues to produce national champions, fostering a strong sense of community and family.
The Portuguese Basketball Federation announces that registration is open for the 2026 edition of the oldest Minibasket tournament in the country, organised by the Madeira Basketball Association.
A case involving two Brazilian athletes, whose direct guardians are in Brazil, led the Portuguese Basketball Federation to revise the rules for registration in its championships.
An under-11 match between Ponte de Frielas and Bobadelense was marred by a serious incident after an assistant coach from the visiting team assaulted the referee, a situation that has already led to a police report.
The 43rd edition of the International Children's Football Tournament, organised by the Clube Atlético e Cultural (CAC), was presented today under the threat of being the last, given the unfulfilled promises of the Lisbon City Council.
A project from the School of Nursing at the University of Coimbra (ESEUC) is promoting the mental health and well-being of athletes aged eight to 14 and strengthening mental health literacy among the adults responsible for them.
