Madalena Costa defends world free skating title and sets record

Madalena Costa has successfully defended her senior world title in free skating at the World Skate Games in Asunción, Paraguay. The 17-year-old athlete set a new world record with a total score of 264.69 points, surpassing her own previous record of 260.15 points set in 2025.

Portugal achieved significant success in the junior category as well, with João Cruz winning the gold medal in the men's competition and Rita Azinheira securing silver in the women's competition.

Portuguese President António José Seguro issued a note of congratulations to the athletes, praising their achievements and noting that such results honor the country. Costa expressed her happiness at the achievement, stating that the victory felt like a reward for her hard work following a difficult season.