INTERNATIONAL CHALLEGE
No less than three Portimonense players were picked to play for the Portuguese U-23 side last week. Defenders Andre Pinto and Ruben as well as forward Candeias made important contributions
BIG HITS
The Che Lagoense mixed badminton team beat Madeira 5-1 to take the national first division title. The victory qualifies the Lagoa players to represent Portugal at the forthcomming European Cup
INTERNATIONAL HONOUR
Olhanense goalkeeper Ricardo Baptista represented Portugal at Under 23 level as they won 3-2 in the semi-final of the International Challenge Trophy in Sicily. They now meet England in the
BIG JUMP
Until April 8, the Portimão municipal aerodrome will be the scene of parachuting’s Spring Festival. Every day around 150 enthusiasts from all over the world will be performing over 800
TOP COMPETITION
The City of Quarteira Triathlon Professor Carlos Gravata is celebrating its 10th running next weekend. Part of the European Cup schedule, the top class event will feature well known athletes
Euro region
Major associations of traders from the Algarve, Alentejo and Andalucia, in Spain, signed a protocol in Seville last month to create a Euro Region for Commerce. The ceremony was attended
TWO UP, ONE DOWN
As Portimonense were preparing for tomorrow’s (Saturday) televised showdown with Académica, other Algarve football clubs were also busy defining their immediate futures. Faro’s latest 0-0 draw with Pinhalnovense sees them
Unhappy homecoming
New Parkalgar Honda star Sam Lowes made an unfortunate return to Donington Park last weekend. The 21-year-old, who started from third on the grid, looked to be in contention for
A lion’s heart
Lions Club governor Pierluigi d’Avila (pictured left by the sign) made a special visit to the Algarve from Lisbon to unveil a road sign in Almancil on April 15. The
BIG DRAW
Juan Martin del Potro is the latest tennis player to confirm his presence at next month’s Estoril Open. The Argentinian, who is on the way back from injury having risen