The Paris 2024 edition of the Olympic Games was historic for the Portuguese-speaking community, consolidating its position as the best participation ever. With a total of 409 athletes, ACOLOP members won 25 medals.
The Paris 2024 Olympic Games were a moment of great importance for the Portuguese-speaking countries, which sent a total of 409 athletes to compete in various disciplines.
The Olympic Committee of Portugal conquered four medalsin sports such as athletics and canoeing, reinforcing its position on the Olympic stage.
The Olympic Committee Brazilian shone by conquering 20 medalsIt was the country with the highest number of medals in Latin America. Brazil's victories came in a variety of disciplines, including athletics, artistic gymnastics, swimming, football and volleyball.
The Olympic committee Cape Verdean made history by winning his first Olympic medal, a significant milestone for the country.
The Olympic Committees of Angola, Mozambique, East Timor, Equatorial Guinea and São Tomé and Príncipe They also demonstrated the talent and competitiveness of Portuguese-speaking athletes on the world sporting stage, even if they didn't win medals, in some cases obtaining an Olympic diploma (up to 8th place).
Guinea-Bissau also had a historic participation, sending its largest delegation ever, with six athletesalthough they didn't win any medals. Guinea's presence at the Games is a reflection of the growth of sport in the country.
The president of the Brazilian Olympic Committee, Paulo Wanderley, celebrated the achievement as "a testament to the commitment and dedication of our athletes, who have taken Brazil to the top of Latin America in the number of medals."
The Paris 2024 Olympic Games were a celebration of the achievements of Portuguese-speaking countries, whose performances highlighted the strength and diversity of Portuguese-speaking sport on the global stage. These results not only celebrate sporting success, but also reinforce the cultural ties and common identity between Portuguese-speaking countries, projecting a promising future for upcoming international competitions.