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The Madeiran athlete won the 2025/2026 First Division National Championship in the Pool discipline of 10-Ball. The Regional Government also commended Gastromadeira Clube de Bilhar - GCB and the Madeira Billiards Association.
The Regional Government approved a public commendation for Madeiran athlete Samuel Silva Santos, of Gastromadeira Clube de Bilhar - GCB, for winning the National Billiards Championship title.
The title was won at the 2025/2026 First Division National Championship, in the Pool discipline of 10-Ball. The commendation also recognises Gastromadeira Clube de Bilhar - GCB and the Madeira Billiards Association.
The decision was taken by the Government Council in plenary on 8 October 2026, in recognition of an achievement that, according to the resolution, brought prestige to the Autonomous Region of Madeira.
Reference: Regional Government Council Resolution No. 966/2026.
Afonso Jardim Serrão, João Dinis Vieira Nascimento, Agostinho Manuel Dias Órfão and Avelino José Jardim Câmara won gold medals at the 2026 ICF Ocean Racing World Cup Stage 1. The Regional Government publicly commended the athletes and the organisations involved in their achievements.
The Regional Directorate for Sport has awarded grants for participation in regional gymnastics for all and fencing competitions. Maximum funding amounts to €432.08 for Associação One - Onde Nasce a Expressão and €631.60 for Associação Desportiva e Recreativa de Ponta Delgada.
Ivone de Fátima Silva has been honoured by the Regional Government after winning two bronze medals at international paragliding competitions. The commendation also recognises her club, the Jardim da Serra Cultural and Sports Association.