“A medal is quite possible” in Portuguese handball, says Humberto Gomes.

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July 1, 2021

“A medal is quite possible” in Portuguese handball, says Humberto Gomes.

At 44, guardian Póvoa AC has watched many Olympic Games on television and remembers well the medals of Carlos Lopez (Los Angeles, 1984), Rosa Mota (Seoul, 1988) or the last canoeing success (London, 2012). But he never thought that national handball could win medals or even compete in an Olympic tournament.

“When I started playing, going to a big competition was already a very great feat, not to mention the Olympic Games … Even this dream never came true,” the goalkeeper suggests.

But today, with “such a great, such great quality” of the national team, Humberto Gomes believes that Portugal can even emulate its Olympic idols.

“One thing that Professor Paulo [Jorge Pereira, selecionador nacional] We were inspired to go out on the field always with great respect for the opponent, but to realize that we can beat any team. In this spirit, we go to the Olympic Games: we want to win every game. Of course, all of them cannot be won, but a medal is quite possible. This is another dream that we want to fulfill, ”he said.

If this happens, national handball players will enter a very limited area in Portugal.

“Several athletes received medals. [em Jogos Olímpicos] with great dignity. And this is unrealistic for such a small country and with fewer resources than in other countries. It says a lot about the athletes we have and the work that each of us does, ”he said.

Humberto Gomes is one of three goalkeepers present at the first stage of preparation for the Portuguese national team in Nazar. In the end, only two will join the group of 15, which will be chosen by Paulo Jorge Pereira of 20 athletes.

“Some people will be – of course – very sad, and I hope I am not one of them. Even because age is also of great importance, and for me this is really the last opportunity, “he recalls, promising” to do everything to become one of the chosen ones. ”

Central Rui Silva admits that starting a strenuous internship “hurts a little” after “a few good days off.” But, he stresses, “this is a good sign.”

“This is a sign that we will represent Portugal at the Olympic Games. (…) Only when we step there [em Tóquio] lies in the fact that we will fully feel the realization of a dream that we thought several years ago, I am not saying that it is impossible, but very difficult to achieve, ”he said.

Having won the right to participate in the Olympic tournament, the team strives to do more than just … be: “Knowing that we have achieved this goal is a sign that everything we did was done well and we want more,” he vowed, admitting that Portugal was leaving “without assuming much favoritism,” because in Tokyo they would be “the best in the world.”

While eager to make it to the Games, Rui Silva admitted that if he had a choice, he would “definitely not choose them” due to the restrictions imposed by the covid-19 pandemic.

“But due to the fact that we are present at the Olympic Games on an unprecedented basis, this issue remains on the sidelines. We’re still going to experience – and love – the entire experience of participating in the Games, ”he guaranteed.

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Portuguese historical films will premiere on 29 December.

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1 year ago

December 20, 2022

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Portuguese historical films will premiere on 29 December.

Method Media Bermuda will present the documentary FABRIC: Portuguese History in Bermuda on Thursday, December 29 at the Underwater Research Institute of Bermuda.

A spokesperson said: “Method Media is proud to bring Bermuda Fabric: Portugal History to Bermuda for its 5th and 6th showing at the Bermuda Underwater Observatory. In November and December 2019, Cloth: A Portuguese Story in Bermuda had four sold-out screenings. Now that Bermuda has reopened after the pandemic, it’s time to bring the film back for at least two screenings.

“There are tickets Ptix.bm For $ 20 – sessions at 15:30 and 18:00. Both screenings will be followed by a short Q&A session.

Director and producer Milton Raboso says, “FABRIC is a definitive account of the Portuguese community in Bermuda and its 151 years of history, but it also places Bermuda, Acors and Portugal in the world history and the events that have fueled those 151 years.

“It took more than 10 years to implement FABRIC. The film was supported by the Minister of Culture, the Government of the Azores and private donors.

“Bermuda Media Method [MMB] Created in 2011 by producer Milton Raposo. MMB has created content for a wide range of clients: Bermuda’s new hospital renovation, reinsurance, travel campaigns, international sports and more. MMB pays special attention to artistic, cultural and historical content.

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CRISTANO RONALDO CAN MAKE UP A GIANT IN CARIOCA AND PORTUGUESE TECHNICIAN SAYS ‘There will be room’

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December 20, 2022

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CRISTANO RONALDO CAN MAKE UP A GIANT IN CARIOCA AND PORTUGUESE TECHNICIAN SAYS 'There will be room'

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Maestro de Braga is the first Portuguese in the National Symphony Orchestra of Cuba.

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December 19, 2022

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Maestro de Braga is the first Portuguese in the National Symphony Orchestra of Cuba.

Maestro Filipe Cunha, Artistic Director of the Philharmonic Orchestra of Braga, has been invited to conduct the Cuban National Symphony Orchestra, as announced today.

According to a statement sent by O MINHO, “he will be the first Portuguese conductor to conduct this orchestra in its entire history.”

In addition to this orchestra, the maestro will also work with the Lyceo Mozarteum de la Habana Symphony Orchestra.

The concerts will take place on 4 and 12 March 2023 at the National Theater of Cuba in Havana.

In the words of the maestro, quoted in the statement, “these will be very beautiful concerts with difficult but very complex pieces” and therefore he feels “very motivated”.

From the very beginning, Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 2 will be performed by an Italian pianist (Luigi Borzillo), whom the maestro wants to bring to Portugal later this year. In the same concert, Mendelshon’s First Symphony will be performed.

Then, at the second concert, in the company of the Mexican clarinetist Angel Zedillo, he will perform the Louis Sfora Concerto No. 2. In this concert, the maestro also conducts Tchaikovsky’s Fifth Symphony.

“This is an international recognition of my work. An invitation that I accept with humility and great responsibility. I was surprised to learn that I would be the first Portuguese member of the Cuban National Symphony Orchestra. This is a very great honor,” the maestro said in a statement.

“I take with me the name of the city of Braga and Portugal with all the responsibility that goes with it, and I hope to do a good job there, leaving a good image and putting on great concerts. These will be very special concerts because, in addition to performing pieces that I love, especially Rachmaninov and Tchaikovsky, I will be directing two wonderful soloists who are also my friends. It will be very beautiful,” concludes Filipe Cunha.

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