Margarida Lapa is a Portuguese shooter who achieved a historic feat by securing Portugal's first qualification for the Los Angeles 2028 Paralympic Games. The athlete achieved this qualification, thus becoming the first Portuguese to secure a place at the upcoming Paralympic Games.
This qualification represents an important milestone for Portuguese paralympic sport. The shooter had already demonstrated her abilities at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, where she finished in fourth place.
The result obtained at Paris 2024, where she finished fourth, demonstrates Margarida Lapa's consistency and competitive level on the international stage. This previous result will have contributed to her preparation and motivation to achieve qualification for Los Angeles 2028.
With this achievement, Portugal now begins preparation for the Los Angeles 2028 Paralympic Games, having already confirmed Margarida Lapa's participation in the shooting competition.
