The President of the Ponta Delgada Municipal Council, Pedro Nascimento Cabral, presented the awards for the XVII Ponta Delgada City Tournament of Roller Hockey – Senior. The event was held at the Carlos Silveira Municipal Pavilion and contributed to "the promotion of the sport and the affirmation of Ponta Delgada as a sports city".
The mayor emphasized the importance of events like this for the sporting dynamism in the municipality and for the exchange between athletes and clubs, highlighting Ponta Delgada's capacity to host competitions and promote sports.
Pedro Nascimento Cabral reiterated the Municipality's commitment to sports development, through support for clubs and associations and investment in infrastructure. "Ponta Delgada is the municipality that most supports sports in the Azores. We work to create conditions for clubs to grow and for athletes to compete and represent Ponta Delgada. This has been, from the outset, a strategic choice of this executive", he stated.
The Municipal Council President also highlighted the role of clubs and associations in athlete training, promoting healthy lifestyles, and creating opportunities for sports participation, recognizing their contribution to the municipality's development.
The Municipality's sports policy focuses on supporting associative movements, valuing sports agents, and creating conditions for access to sports practice, encompassing sports for all, training, school sports, and adapted sports, promoting health, well-being, social inclusion, and values such as respect and team spirit.
Organized by the São Miguel Skating Association, the tournament concluded with Candelária SC defeating HC Madeira 11-0. Hóquei Clube PDL and GD Estreito also participated, making it an important preparation opportunity for the 2026/2027 sports season.
