Government honours five Madeira athletes for international and national medals
Five resolutions by the Regional Government publicly honour Madeira athletes and sports organisations for achievements in triathlon and badminton. The tributes recognise medals won at international events and competitions held in Portugal.
The Regional Government Council approved five public commendations for Madeira athletes and the sports organisations associated with their achievements. The honours were formalised through Resolutions No. 981/2026 to 985/2026, approved at a plenary meeting on 5 October 2026.
- Resolution No. 981/2026 - Mariana Malheiro Vargem: The Ludens Clube de Machico athlete won the bronze medal in the mixed relay at the 2026 Rome World Cup in triathlon, competing for the national team. The commendation recognises the athlete, her coaches, the club and A.R.T.M. - Madeira Regional Triathlon Association.
- Resolution No. 982/2026 - Maribel Correia Sousa: The Clube Desportivo da Ribeira Brava athlete won the bronze medal in the girls' singles event in the U17 category at the V U17 Portugal Open 2025 in badminton. The club and the Badminton Association of the Autonomous Region of Madeira were also commended.
- Resolution No. 983/2026 - Matilde Maria Aguiar de Freitas: The Club Sports da Madeira athlete won two bronze medals at the I Portugal Youth 2026 in badminton: in girls' doubles and mixed doubles in the U15 category. The commendation also recognises the club and the Badminton Association of the Autonomous Region of Madeira.
- Resolution No. 984/2026 - Oriana Fernandes Sousa: The Clube Desportivo e Recreativo dos Prazeres athlete won the bronze medal in girls' doubles in the U15 category at the I Portugal Youth 2026 in badminton. The club and the Badminton Association of the Autonomous Region of Madeira were also honoured.
- Resolution No. 985/2026 - Simão Andrade Campos: The Club Sports da Madeira athlete won three bronze medals at the I Portugal Youth 2026 in badminton: in boys' singles, boys' doubles and mixed doubles in the U15 category. The commendation also recognises the club and the Badminton Association of the Autonomous Region of Madeira.
In the resolutions, the Government states that these achievements brought distinction to the Autonomous Region of Madeira and orders public recognition of the athletes and organisations involved.
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