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Rita Oliveira crowned champion of the Mediterranean Games Taranto 2026Photo by Marcelo Verfe on Pexels
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Rita Oliveira crowned champion of the Mediterranean Games Taranto 2026

Diário de Coimbra2 September 2026 at 14:39

Rita Oliveira was crowned champion of the Mediterranean Games in Taranto 2026. This victory represented a historic milestone for Portuguese karate, marking the first medals ever won by Portugal in this sport.

Rita Oliveira's achievement was the 30th medal secured by "Team Portugal" throughout these Mediterranean Games, demonstrating the consistent performance of the Portuguese delegation in the competition.

This result places Portugal in a prominent position in international karate, establishing a precedent for future Portuguese participation in the sport at the Mediterranean Games.

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