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Press release
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Secretaria Regional da Educação, Cultura e Desporto
Regional Government congratulates Azorean athlete Ana Filipe on titles won at VIRTUS World Championships
Regional Government congratulates Azorean athlete Ana Filipe on titles won at VIRTUS World Championships
Secretaria Regional da Educação, Cultura e Desporto
Megas 2024/2025 competitions involved 80 students from 20 Azorean schools
Megas 2024/2025 competitions involved 80 students from 20 Azorean schools
November 13, 2025
Press release
October 17, 2025
Regional Government congratulates Azorean athlete Ana Filipe on titles won at VIRTUS World Championships
March 18, 2025
Megas 2024/2025 competitions involved 80 students from 20 Azorean schools
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Nota de Imprensa
November 13, 2025
Press release
Following statements made by Grupo Desportivo Comercial (GDC) during the press conference presenting the Azores Rally, held on November 12, the Regional Directorate for Sport (DRD) clarifies that the statement about the club not receiving financial support from the Regional Government of the Azores is not true. As part of the 2025 Azores Rally Championship, Grupo Desportivo Comercial received financial support awarded and already paid by the Regional Directorate for Sport, totalling €10,826.23, corresponding to the Ponta Delgada Rally and Azores Rally: - Ponta Delgada Rally – €5,918.84; - Azores Rallye – €4,907.39. Overall support for the Azores Rally Championship amounts to €85,280.00. It is distributed among the competitions in a balanced manner, based on the average number of drivers, navigators and marshals who have participated in each of the respective competitions over the last four years. It should also be clarified that, in 2025, it was agreed that the number of competitions in the Azores Rally Championship would be increased, while the overall amount of support provided by the Azorean Government would remain the same. This decision resulted in the same global amount being allocated to one more competition than in 2024. The DRD reiterates its commitment to transparency, rigour and fairness in the management of public support, acknowledging the importance of organising entities in promoting motor sports and enhancing the visibility of the Autonomous Region of the Azores beyond its borders.
November 13, 2025
Press release
Following statements made by Grupo Desportivo Comercial (GDC) during the press conference presenting the Azores Rally, held on November 12, the Regional Directorate for Sport (DRD) clarifies that the statement about the club not receiving financial support from the Regional Government of the Azores is not true. As part of the 2025 Azores Rally Championship, Grupo Desportivo Comercial received financial support awarded and already paid by the Regional Directorate for Sport, totalling €10,826.23, corresponding to the Ponta Delgada Rally and Azores Rally: - Ponta Delgada Rally – €5,918.84; - Azores Rallye – €4,907.39. Overall support for the Azores Rally Championship amounts to €85,280.00. It is distributed among the competitions in a balanced manner, based on the average number of drivers, navigators and marshals who have participated in each of the respective competitions over the last four years. It should also be clarified that, in 2025, it was agreed that the number of competitions in the Azores Rally Championship would be increased, while the overall amount of support provided by the Azorean Government would remain the same. This decision resulted in the same global amount being allocated to one more competition than in 2024. The DRD reiterates its commitment to transparency, rigour and fairness in the management of public support, acknowledging the importance of organising entities in promoting motor sports and enhancing the visibility of the Autonomous Region of the Azores beyond its borders.
Nota de Imprensa
October 17, 2025
Regional Government congratulates Azorean athlete Ana Filipe on titles won at VIRTUS World Championships
The Azorean Government, through the Regional Secretary responsible for Sport, Sofia Ribeiro, congratulates Azorean athlete Ana Filipe, from the Christian Youth Association Sports Club, for her outstanding performance at the VIRTUS World Championships, where she was distinguished as the best female athlete in the competition. Ana Filipe won three gold medals in the 100-metre hurdles, high jump and triple jump, as well as a silver medal in the long jump, standing out among the best athletes in the world. “It is with great pride and admiration that we celebrate this extraordinary achievement. Ana Filipe is an example of dedication, talent and perseverance, which fills all Azoreans with pride and raises the name of the Azores on the international sporting scene,” emphasised Sofia Ribeiro. The government official also highlighted the decisive role played by the Christian Youth Association Sports Club as well as the technical and ethical work carried out by coach Ana Paula Costa, whose dedication and competence have been fundamental to the athlete's successful career. This result highlights the prestige of Azorean sport worldwide and demonstrates the commitment of its athletes, coaches, and clubs to promoting talent, inclusion, and sporting excellence.
October 17, 2025
Regional Government congratulates Azorean athlete Ana Filipe on titles won at VIRTUS World Championships
The Azorean Government, through the Regional Secretary responsible for Sport, Sofia Ribeiro, congratulates Azorean athlete Ana Filipe, from the Christian Youth Association Sports Club, for her outstanding performance at the VIRTUS World Championships, where she was distinguished as the best female athlete in the competition. Ana Filipe won three gold medals in the 100-metre hurdles, high jump and triple jump, as well as a silver medal in the long jump, standing out among the best athletes in the world. “It is with great pride and admiration that we celebrate this extraordinary achievement. Ana Filipe is an example of dedication, talent and perseverance, which fills all Azoreans with pride and raises the name of the Azores on the international sporting scene,” emphasised Sofia Ribeiro. The government official also highlighted the decisive role played by the Christian Youth Association Sports Club as well as the technical and ethical work carried out by coach Ana Paula Costa, whose dedication and competence have been fundamental to the athlete's successful career. This result highlights the prestige of Azorean sport worldwide and demonstrates the commitment of its athletes, coaches, and clubs to promoting talent, inclusion, and sporting excellence.
