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Surfing
Joana Schenker finished eighth in the International Bodyboarding World Tour. The final leg of the season was held in Sintra, where Algarve native Schenker reached the quarter-final stage. Overall victory was taken by Maira Viana, who became the 2024 World Champion.
Roller Hockey
Algarve roller hockey player Sofia Moncóvio has signed a new contract with Benfica until 2026 after helping them win their 11th consecutive national championship. Moncóvio has just completed her first season with the team and felt that the contract renewal was a reflection of her effort. The Portuguese international said, “I have to thank this great club for giving me the confidence to renew my contract.” The 25 year-old previously trained at Roller de Lagos and Hóquei Clube de Portimão before making her big move to Lisbon.
Motorcycling
The MotoGP Championship is in danger of not returning to the Algarve in 2025. Negotiations have begun between Parkalgar, the company that owns the Autódromo Internacional do Algarve, and Dorna, the holder of the commercial rights to the series. Home motorcycling legend Miguel Oliveira has called upon the government to step in to help save what has become the biggest motorsport event in the country. As well as an online petition that has amassed 4,000 signatures, Algarve MP Cristóvão Norte has stressed the importance of the event, stating that “it would be stupid” not to host the event.
Handball
Club Gil Eanes have begun their Division 1 handball season with a defeat and a victory. The side from Lagos is now in their third season in the top flight and have set a target of maintaining their presence in the nation’s highest league. At the end of the ‘regular’ season, the table will split into two, with the top half fighting for the league title and the bottom half battling it out to avoid relegation.
Algarve Football
Primeira Liga side Farense have suffered a terrible start to the season. After five games, they remain rooted to the bottom of the table without a point and only two goals scored. What will worry manager José Mota most of all is that they have conceded 12 goals, three more than any other team in the league. “The feeling we have is one of frustration,” the coach added after their latest defeat. The Faro Lions will look for immediate improvements as they head into the autumn fixtures following the international break.
Football
Cristiano Ronaldo has reached an extraordinary milestone by scoring his 900th career goal. The legendary Portuguese forward struck the key goal for his country in a 2-0 victory over Croatia before dropping to his knees in tears. The goal was his 131st for his country, with his club goals coming from Sporting Lisbon, Manchester United, Real Madrid, Juventus and his current side Al-Nassr. Shortly after the game, Ronaldo announced that he could play well into his forties as his goal was “to reach one thousand goals”.
Motorsport
The so-called ‘longest race in the world’ has taken place at the Autódromo Internacional do Algarve. With a duration of 26 hours, the fourth round of the Lamera Cup was a battle of speed, skill and attrition. Team Scania France took victory, two laps ahead of their nearest rival. Round five is a mere 11 hours, taking place at Magny-Cours in France.
Motorsport
Young Algarve driver Leonor Barreto will make her debut in the National Off-Road Championships in Mourão. The 18-year-old will follow in the footsteps of her older brother and will compete in the very same Nissan Navarra that he used in his first year of racing. “Being able to make my debut in the [same] car he used at the beginning of his career is something very special for me. I am anxious but very motivated to give my best and enjoy every moment of this unique experience.”
