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José Valença, president of Moto Clube de Coimbra, has died

Diário de Coimbra29 August 2026 at 19:59

José Valença, president of Moto Clube de Coimbra, died at the age of 67. His death was reported without the causes of his passing being disclosed.

José Valença was a well-known figure in the motorcycling community. Throughout his life, he dedicated himself to leading the Moto Clube de Coimbra, an association linked to motorsport in the city.

His death represents a loss for the motorcycling community of Coimbra and for motorsport in Portugal, given his role as president of the club.

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