São Vicente: Association holds first Adapted Sports Gala to honour athletes and organisations

Mindelo, 30 September (Inforpress) – The São Vicente Regional Adapted Sports Association is organising the first Adapted Sports Gala on 10 October to honour athletes, officials and organisations that have contributed to the development of adapted sports on the island.

Speaking to Inforpress, the president of the São Vicente Regional Adapted Sports Association (ARDA-SV), Helder Pio, explained that the event will take place at Laginha beach, starting at 5.30 pm, and will be attended by 22 athletes, officials and representatives of organisations who will be honoured. 

“We want to pay tribute to the athletes and organisations that have supported in developing adapted sport in São Vicente and in winning trophies and medals over the four years we have been in existence,” he said.

According to the same source, the gala will be held in partnership with Caravela, the organisation responsible for setting up the stage, the cones and the seating areas where the guests and honourees will be seated.

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