Powerlifting: Praia hosts national championship featuring athletes from four sports regions.

Praia, Sept. 16 (Inforpress) – The Cape Verdean Weightlifting Federation is holding the 2026 national powerlifting championship this Saturday, the 19th, in the city of Praia, bringing together qualified athletes from the Fogo, Sal, Santiago North, and Santiago South regions.

The event, in the Open category, takes place at the Vává Duarte Sports Pavilion in Chã d’Areia, following the completion of the registration and athlete qualification process for the competition.

According to the Cape Verdean Weightlifting Federation, the competition will bring together representatives from four sports regions: Fogo, Sal, North Santiago, and South Santiago.

The regional delegations are scheduled to arrive on the 17th and 18th, with the general weigh-in for the athletes set for 9:00 AM on Saturday, the 19th.

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