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Martial arts competitions in Portugal

Overview

Various martial arts disciplines saw competitive activity across Portugal in late October 2026.

In karate and jiu-jitsu, the Centro de Karaté Amicale de Almeirim (CKAA) secured five podium finishes at the Karaté Open Cascais, a national event with approximately 600 athletes. Additionally, the ICON Vita Team held an internal jiu-jitsu championship in Vila Viçosa involving 96 athletes from the Alentejo region.

In judo, André Hormigo won a bronze medal at the European Veterans Judo Championship in Portimão, an event featuring over 1,400 athletes. Meanwhile, at the International Open of Adapted Judo in Almeirim, athletes from Vitória Sport Clube/Cercigui earned four first-place finishes and two bronze medals.

Entities

Portugal · André Hormigo · ICON Vita Team Jiu-Jitsu Vila Viçosa · European Judo Union · Centro de Karaté Amicale de Almeirim

Timeline

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    Portuguese judokas achieve success at European and international competitions

    Portuguese judokas secured multiple medals at major events, including André Hormigo's bronze at the European Veterans Championship and four gold medals for Vitória/Cercigui at an international adapted judo open

  2. [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Various martial arts competitions held in Portugal

    Martial arts athletes saw success in Portugal, with CKAA winning five medals at the Karaté Open Cascais and ICON Vita Team hosting a Jiu-Jitsu championship in Bencatel.

Sources

almeirinense.com · maisguimaraes.pt · radiocampanario.com · radiocastelobranco.sapo.pt