Angra do Heroísmo Municipal Tennis Court renamed after Basílio Sousa

The local council officialized the tribute during the closing ceremony of the veterans' tournament.

Municipal tennis court with net in the background under late afternoon light.
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Municipal tennis court with net in the background under late afternoon light.

The Municipal Tennis Court in Angra do Heroísmo has been renamed Campo Municipal de Ténis Basílio Sousa, following an official ceremony held last Saturday, September 26.

The event, attended by the president of the Angra do Heroísmo City Council and the municipal executive, marked the conclusion of the Basílio Sousa Veterans Tennis Tournament. The competition took place at the municipal facilities on September 25 and 26.
In addition to the renaming of the venue, the ceremony included the presentation of tournament awards. The municipality also recognized the contribution of João Manuel do Rego Botelho Parreira to tennis on Terceira Island and across the Azores, presenting a commemorative plaque to his family.
Based on information from the official source: Camara Municipal de Angra do Heroismo (28/09/2026)