Jorge Careca dies, prominent figure of Almeirim sports
Jornal O Almeirinense27 August 2026 at 14:00
He passed away this Thursday, at the age of 65, Jorge Careca, one of the most prominent figures in sports in the municipality of Almeirim. Careca was president of the Amateur Club of Sports, Culture and Adventure (CADCA), member of the Board of Directors of ALDESC, and was involved in the leadership of the Almeirim Carnival and the Almeirim 20 Kilometres race. In sports, he stood out as a jet ski pilot, winning the National and Iberian Champion titles serving CADCA in two consecutive years. Passionate about water sports, he maintained throughout his life a strong connection to kitesurfing and windsurfing. The funeral ceremonies have not yet been announced.
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