The thrill of the European Championships in Apeldoorn, Netherlands, is still fresh in the air, but Portuguese athletes are already gearing up for their next big challenge – the Nanjing 2025 World Short Track Championships in China, scheduled to take place from March 21 to 32. As the team prepares to embark on this exciting journey, all eyes are on the seven talented representatives who will be flying the Portuguese flag. Among them are some familiar faces, including the incredible Salomé Afonso, who bagged not one but two medals at the European Championships – a silver in the 1500 meters and a bronze in the 3000 meters. Isaac Nader, who also made a mark with a bronze in the 1500 meters, and Auriol Dongmo, who clinched a bronze in the shot put, are also part of the contingent.
The squad boasts a diverse range of talents, each with their unique strengths and skills. The list of selected athletes includes Abdel Larrinaga from Sporting, who will be competing in the 60 meters hurdles; Auriol Dongmo, also from Sporting, in the shot put; Gerson Baldé from Benfica, who will be showcasing his skills in the long jump; Isaac Nader from Benfica, who will be running in the 1500 meters; Jéssica Inchude from Sporting, participating in the shot put; Patrícia Silva from Sporting, who will be taking on both the 800 and 1500 meters; and last but not least, Salomé Afonso from Benfica, who will be competing in the 1500 meters. This talented group of athletes is sure to make their mark at the championships, and fans back home will be eagerly waiting to see them in action.
Meet the Team
The Portuguese team is a mix of experienced athletes and young talents, all of whom have shown immense potential in their respective disciplines. As they prepare to face the best of the best at the Nanjing 2025 World Short Track Championships, they will be drawing on their experiences from the European Championships and other international events. With their sights firmly set on the podium, these seven athletes will be giving it their all to bring home the medals and make their country proud. The championships promise to be an exciting event, with the world’s top athletes coming together to compete in a variety of track and field events. Will the Portuguese team be able to replicate their success from the European Championships? Only time will tell, but one thing is for sure – they will be giving it their all and leaving everything on the track.
