Municipality Honors Sporting Achievements Once Again
Artistic skating, kickboxing, handball, and judo were in the spotlight at the latest municipal executive meeting, with official commendations awarded to athlete Matilde Alves, the Lacobrigense Association of Combat Sports Golden Team, the Sports Club of Gil Eanes Secondary School, and the Lagos Judo Club, in recognition of their outstanding results during the 2024/2025 season.
Artistic Skating – Matilde Alves stood out with remarkable performances at both regional and national competitions.
Kickboxing – Athletes from the Golden Team achieved impressive results at the National Kickboxing Championship (Kick Light and Low Kick), across youth, junior, and senior categories.
Handball – The Gil Eanes Secondary School Sports Club confirmed its reputation as a powerhouse, earning top results in tournaments at regional and national levels. The club’s under-14, under-16, and under-18 squads all collected podium finishes, cementing the recognition of its leadership, coaches, and players.
Judo – The Lagos Judo Club showcased consistent success, with athletes excelling at both regional and national championships, from the youngest categories through to veterans.
The municipality praised the athletes, clubs, directors, and coaches, highlighting that these results are a testament to their talent, commitment, and dedication—qualities that continue to elevate the name of Lagos, its community, and its sporting culture.
Artistic Skating
- Matilde Alves | Strong performances at regional and national level, 2024/2025 season
Kickboxing – Golden Team
- José Augusto Oliveira Gafenho | Club President
- Miguel Lino Pena Santos | 2nd place, Youth Male -37kg
- Emma Lourdes Tozzato | 3rd place, Youth Female -60kg
- Axel Jade Melone | 3rd place, Junior Male -71kg
- Jahyr Isney Morales Correia | 1st place, Junior Male -81kg
- Luís Filipe da Costa Rocha | 1st place, Senior Male -81kg
- Tomás Alexandre Ramalho Rosa | 1st place, Senior Male -67kg
Handball – Gil Eanes Secondary School Sports Club
- Mauro Santos | Club President
- Gorete Oliveira & Milena Costa | Team Officials, U16 & U18
- Clara dos Santos | 1st place, Regional Championship U14
- Luís Pico | 3rd place, National Championship U18
- Technical Team: Sofia Osório, Darly Filho, Guilherme Silva, Matheus Oliveira (3rd place, National U18), Ana Maria Bica Fonseca (1st place, Regional U14)
- U14 Champions: Ana Chiara Souza, Alicia Franco Assumpção, Bárbara dos Santos Rosendo, Beatriz, Sofia Cabrita Fernandes, Carolina Sofia Barradas Alvarinhas, Diana Fernandes Rodrigues, Francisca Fernandes Cintra, Madalena Ferreira Azeredo Lobo, Margarida Santos Figueira, Maria Gil Arvela Silva, Maria Teresa Santos, Marta Sofia Vieira Pereira, Rafaela Maria Pereira Oliveira, Sofia Lavrador Rodrigues
- U16 National Runners-up: Alicia Franco Assumpção, Ana Rita Oliveira Pires, Carolina Alvarinhas, Carolina Barata Catarino, Carolina Manuel, Clara Ferro, Dânia Filipa Guerreiro Rocha, Diana Rodrigues, Eliany Patrícia Sousa Carvalho, Emma Oliveira, Eva Maria Cabrita Luz, Fiona Rose Lehto, Iara Francisco, Letícia Leonardo, Mafalda Martins Pessanha, Mariana Martins Pessanha, Marta Pereira, Nelly Muschei, Nicole Lopes, Rita Fabião Costa, Sara Pereira, Sofia Rodrigues
- U18 National 3rd place: Ana Gil Pico, Ana Rita Oliveira Pires, Beatriz Regales, Carolina Barata Catarino, Clara Ferro, Dânia Filipa Guerreiro Rocha, Eliany Patrícia Sousa Carvalho, Eva Maria Cabrita Luz, Fiona Rose Lehto, Iara Francisco, Joana Pereira, Lara Encarnação, Letícia Leonardo, Mafalda Martins Pessanha, Maria Guerreiro, Mariana Carmo, Mariana Martins Pessanha, Nelly Muschei, Nicole Lopes, Rita Fabião Costa, Rita Teixeira, Sara Pereira, Silvia Costa
Judo – Lagos Judo Club
- Rosário Luwawa | Club President
- Marco Piccolo | Director
- Regional & National Champions:
- Nomi Donkor (Benjamin Female -30kg)
- Ariel Piccolo (Benjamin Female -26kg)
- Matias Furtado (Benjamin Male -26kg)
- Moisés Furtado (Benjamin Male -23kg)
- Ava Gonçalves da Silva (Benjamin Female -25kg)
- Elias Gil Ivo (Benjamin Male -28kg)
- Valentyna Shnaider (Benjamin Female -31kg)
- Roman Voevodin (Benjamin Male -33kg)
- Victor Shnaider (Initiate Male -73kg)
- Dilan Jochims (Benjamin Male -29kg)
- Maria Candeias de Almeira (Benjamin Female -45kg)
- Ayan Paiu (Initiate Male -50kg)
- Diana Nunes (National Champion, Juvenile Female -40kg)
- Flávio Pello (Juvenile Male -55kg)
- Herman Sozonov (Juvenile Male -73kg)
- Maksym Voronin (Regional Champion & 2nd place National, Cadet Male -73kg)
- Lúcio Neto (Senior Male -73kg)
- Anatolie Paiu (National Champion, Veteran Male -81kg)
- Matias Luwawa (Regional Champion & 2nd place National, Veteran Male -90kg; National Champion, Veteran Male -100kg)
