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Portuguese Athletes Shine at the Olympics

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Portugal is proudly represented by 73 athletes in the current Olympic Games. Today, several Portuguese athletes are set to compete in various events, showcasing their skills and determination on the global stage.

Key Takeaways

  • Portugal has 73 athletes competing in the Olympics.
  • Events include skateboarding, table tennis, and surfing.
  • Key athletes to watch today include Gustavo Ribeiro, Marcos Freitas, Jieni Shao, and Yolanda Hopkins.

Skateboarding

Gustavo Ribeiro

  • Event: Skateboarding Eliminations
  • Time: 12:00 (11:00 Lisbon time)

If Gustavo Ribeiro qualifies, he will compete in the final at 17:00 (16:00 Lisbon time).

Table Tennis

Marcos Freitas

  • Event: Round of 64 in the Individual Tournament
  • Time: 13:00 (12:00 Lisbon time)

Jieni Shao

  • Event: Round of 32 in the Individual Tournament
  • Time: 22:00 (21:00 Lisbon time)

Surfing

Yolanda Hopkins

  • Event: Third Round
  • Time: 14:00 in Tahiti (03:00 Tuesday Lisbon time)

Portuguese fans can look forward to an exciting day of competition as these athletes strive for Olympic glory. Stay tuned for updates and cheer on Team Portugal!

Team Portugal Schedule: @ Olympics.com

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