Third place for Margarida Costa at the European Figure Skating Championship

The Madeiran athlete Margarida Costa, representing SC Santacruzense and Portugal, won the Bronze Medal in Free Skating in the Junior category, during the 2026 European Figure Skating Championship, held in Ponte di Legno, Italy. The young athlete delivered an excellent performance in the long program, managing to move up four positions in the overall ranking of the event. This achievement represents a significant result for Portugal in this European competition, demonstrating the growth of Portuguese figure skating at the highest continental level. Margarida Costa competes for SC Santacruzense, a club that represents her sporting training in the Madeira region.