Portugal’s President Hails Down‑Syndrome Swimmers’ World Championship Triumph
President António José Seguro applauded Portugal’s Down‑syndrome swimmers for winning 31 medals and demonstrating sport’s power to foster inclusion and equal opportunity.
📌 Key Highlights & Context
- Portugal earned 14 gold, 11 silver and 6 bronze medals.
- Five world records were broken and ten swimmers reached the podium.
- The president highlighted sport as a platform for inclusion and equal chances.
Championship Overview
From 1 to 6 November, Albufeira hosted the DSISO (Down Syndrome International Swimming Organization) World Championships, attracting athletes from over 30 nations.
Medals and Records
Portugal finished atop the table with 31 medals – 14 gold, 11 silver and 6 bronze. Twenty‑six medals came from individual events and five from relays. Five new world records were set and ten Portuguese swimmers stood on the podium.
President’s Statement
President António José Seguro issued a statement saying, “This success shows that sport is a space for inclusion and equal opportunity,” and congratulated the athletes.
Sources
Presidente da República felicita nadadores portugueses com síndrome de Down medalhados no Mundial