The President of the Republic, Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, this Sunday congratulated the Portuguese delegation of 26 athletes who took part in the first European Paralympic Championships.
“President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, who followed the performance of our athletes during the 13 days of competition in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, congratulates the Portuguese delegation on the results achieved, which do honor to Portugal and the national sport in this first edition of the European Paralympic Championships”, can be read in the note published on the website of the Presidium of the Republic.
The head of state recalls that “26 athletes who competed in six sports (badminton, bocce, cycling, judo, wheelchair tennis and shooting) won 12 podiums: two gold, two silver and eight bronze, among other outstanding achievements. brands both individually and collectively.
Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa also leaves “a word of encouragement to all the athletes and technical teams in their preparations for the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games”, emphasizing “the dedication, dedication and commitment” that “led to excellent performances” and emphasizing “the importance of sport as well as factor of social integration”.
“In this regard, it is important not to ignore the fact that the support needs of these athletes remain,” he warns.
“To all of them, the Portuguese Paralympic Committee, federations and clubs, the President of the Republic wishes the greatest personal and sporting happiness,” he concluded.
The European Paralympic Games Championship was held from 8 to 20 December in the Netherlands.