Portugal at the 2015 European Games explained

Games:European Games
Games Link:2015 European Games
Year:2015
Noc:POR
Nocname:Olympic Committee of Portugal
Competitors:100
Sports:14
Flagbearer:João Costa (opening)
Telma Monteiro (closing)
Officials:45
Location:Baku, Azerbaijan
Start Date:12
End Date:28 June 2015
Gold:3
Silver:4
Bronze:3
Rank:19
Appearances:auto

Portugal participated at the 2015 European Games in Baku, Azerbaijan, from 12 to 28 June 2015, with a delegation of 100 athletes that competed in 14 sports.[1]

On 10 April 2015, the Olympic Committee of Portugal (COP) announced that the country had secured 99 athlete quota places in 13 sports, with the possibility of increasing this number by the deadline for inscription of athletes (30 April 2015).[2] On 12 May 2015, COP announced a list of 101 athletes competing in 14 sports, following a reallocation of badminton quota places.[3] On 4 June 2015, a final list of 100 athletes was announced, with the exclusion of female wrestler Ana Pereira due to failure in complying with the national federation selection criteria.[4] In addition, two injury-related changes were made: female gymnast Zoi Lima and male table tennis player João Monteiro were substituted by Mariana Pitrez and João Geraldo.[4] On the opening day of the Games, clinical issues forced four last-minute athlete changes: female swimmer Tamila Holub (appendicitis) was replaced by Madalena Azevedo, while the acrobatic gymnastics female trio was replaced due to injury of one of its members (Raquel Martins) by Jéssica Correia, Joana Patrocínio and Susana Pinto.[5]

The delegation will include a staff of 59 people, among which 45 officials, and will be headed by former Olympic canoer José Garcia,[3] who will also lead the Olympic mission to the 2016 Summer Olympics.[6] Four-time Olympic shooter João Costa was chosen to be the flagbearer at the opening ceremony,[7] while multiple world and European medal-winning judoka Telma Monteiro will carry the flag at the closing ceremony.[8]

Badminton

See main article: Badminton at the 2015 European Games. Portugal qualified three athletes in three events, based on the ranking list released by the Badminton World Federation on 26 March 2015.[9] The competition took place at the Baku Sports Hall from 22 to 28 June. None of the participating athletes were able to advance from the group play stage, with Sónia Gonçalves securing the only Portuguese win in this competition.

Athlete!rowspan=2
EventGroup play stageQuarterfinalsSemifinalsGold/Bronze medal matchRank
Opposition
Result
Opposition
Result
Opposition
Result
Opposition
Result
Opposition
Result
Opposition
Result
Opposition
Result
Ricardo SilvaMen's singles
L 6–21, 11–21

L 9–21, 9–21

L 13–21, 10–21
Did not advance
Ângelo Silva
Ricardo Silva
Men's doubles
L 15–21, 18–21

L 15–21, 6–21

L 10–21, 7–21
Did not advance13–16
Sónia GonçalvesWomen's singles
L 16–21, 10–21

W 21–16, 21–15

L 7–21, 13–21
Did not advance13–18

Beach soccer

See main article: Beach soccer at the 2015 European Games. Portugal qualified a team of 12 players based on the results at the 2014 Euro Beach Soccer League.[10] The competition took place at the Beach Arena from 24 to 28 June.

The Portuguese team finished at the top of Group A, ahead of Switzerland, after winning all of its matches. As a result, they advanced to the semi-finals, where they suffered a 2–1 defeat against Group B runners-up and world champions Russia. Having beaten Switzerland 6–5 in the group stage, Portugal repeated the scoreline in the bronze medal match to secure the tenth and last Portuguese medal at these Games.[11]

Squad

Coach: Mário Narciso Source: Baku 2015 European Games[12]

Group stage

Group A

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Bronze medal match

Canoe sprint

See main article: Canoe sprint at the 2015 European Games. Portugal qualified thirteen athletes in eleven events, based on the results at the 2014 Canoe Sprint European Championships. The competition took place at the Kur Sport and Rowing Centre in Mingachevir from 14 to 16 June.

Portuguese boats qualified for eight finals (seven finals A and one final B). The best results came through Olympic silver medalist Fernando Pimenta, who won two silver medals, after finishing behind Germany's Max Hoff in the men's K1 1000 and 5000 metres events. Pimenta was the only Portuguese athlete to win more than one medal at these Games.

Men
Athlete!rowspan=2
EventHeatsSemifinalsFinal
TimeRankTimeRankTimeRank
Hélder SilvaC1 200 m39.248 1 40.682 5
Diogo LopesK1 200 m36.441 5 36.443 9Did not advance
Fernando PimentaK1 1000 m3:40.476 1 3:25.832 1 3:28.421
K1 5000 m20:11.989
Emanuel Silva
João Ribeiro
K2 1000 m3:14.726 4 3:08.734 3 3:18.659 9
David Fernandes
Emanuel Silva
Fernando Pimenta
João Ribeiro
K4 1000 m2:53.152 2 3:09:010 5
Women
Athlete!rowspan=2
EventHeatsSemifinalsFinal
TimeRankTimeRankTimeRank
align=left rowspan=2Teresa PortelaK1 200 m41.330 2 40.675 5 42.627 9
K1 500 m1:53.169 3 1:48.896 3 2:15.435 9
K2 200 m37.797 4 37.264 2 38.609 6
Márcia Aldeias
Maria Cabrita
K2 500 m1:47.576 7 1:45.437 7Did not advance
Beatriz Gomes
Francisca Laia
Helena Rodrigues
Joana Vasconcelos
K4 500 m1:37.910 5 1:32.169 5Did not advance

Cycling

See main article: Cycling at the 2015 European Games. Portugal qualified nine athletes in six events, based on the national ranking list released by the Union Cycliste Internationale on 31 December 2014. The competition took place from 16 to 27 June in several courses and venues across Baku. Mountain biker David Rosa was the only Portuguese athlete to reach a top-ten placing, by finishing exactly in the 10th place in the men's cross-country event.

Road cycling

The road race course consisted of multiple laps in an urban circuit starting and finishing at the Freedom Square. The men's race (21 June) had a total distance of 215.8km (134.1miles), consisting of six laps of 12.8km (08miles) followed by ten laps of 13.9km (08.6miles). The women's race (20 June) had a total distance of 120.7km (75miles), consisting of four laps of 12.8km (08miles) followed by five laps of 13.9km (08.6miles).The men's time trial (18 June) course was located at Bilgah Beach and consisted of two laps of 25.8km (16miles), for a total distance of 51.6km (32.1miles).

Road cycling event results[13] [14] [15] !Athlete!Event!Time!Rank
Filipe Cardosoalign=left rowspan=5Men's road race5:28:26 19
José GonçalvesDid not finish
Edgar Pinto5:33:43 33
Rafael ReisDid not finish
Fábio SilvestreDid not finish
Rafael ReisMen's time trial1:04:06.74 19
Daniela Reisalign=left rowspan=5Women's road race3:25:53 14

Mountain biking

The mountain biking events took place on 13 June at the Mountain Bike Velopark. The men's cross-country event course had a total distance of 36.7km (22.8miles), consisting of one start loop of 1.5km (00.9miles) followed by eight laps of 4.4km (02.7miles), whereas the women's course was followed by six laps of 4.4km (02.7miles) for a total distance of 27.9km (17.3miles).

Mountain biking event results[16] [17] !Athlete!Event!Time!Rank
David RosaMen's cross country1:45:12 10
Joana MonteiroWomen's cross countryLapped 23

BMX

The BMX events took place at the BMX Velopark on 26 and 28 June.

Athlete!rowspan=2
EventQualifying Time TrialTime Trial Super FinalMotosSemifinalsFinal
TimeRankTimeRankPointsRankTimeRankTimeRank
André MartinsMen's BMX37.712 27Did not advance21 Did not advance

Gymnastics

See main article: Gymnastics at the 2015 European Games.

Acrobatic

Portugal qualified five athletes in three events, based on the results at the 2014 Acrobatic Gymnastics World Championships.

Athlete!rowspan=2
EventExerciseTotal scoreRank
BalanceDynamicCombined
Jéssica Correia
Joana Patrocínio
Susana Pinto
Women's groups all-around27.05027.03026.25080.3307
align=left rowspan=2Inês Germano
João Martins
Mixed pairs all-around26.83026.41026.09079.3305
Mixed pairs balance26.92026.9205

Aerobic

Portugal qualified a pair of athletes in one event, based on the results at the 2013 Aerobic Gymnastics European Championships.[18]

Athlete!rowspan=2
EventQualificationFinal
ScoreRankScoreRank
Mixed pairs18.550 7 Did not advance

Artistic

Portugal qualified four athletes in eleven events, based on the results at the 2014 European Men's Artistic Gymnastics Championships and 2014 European Women's Artistic Gymnastics Championships.

Men
Athlete!rowspan=3
EventQualificationFinal
ApparatusTotalRankApparatusTotalRank
align=left rowspan=6Bernardo AlmeidaIndividual all-around13.10011.23312.06613.33313.16612.33375.23157Did not advance
Floor13.10013.10061Did not advance
Pommel horse11.23311.23370Did not advance
Rings12.06612.06667Did not advance
Parallel bars13.16613.16656Did not advance
Horizontal bar12.33312.33370Did not advance
align=left rowspan=6Simão AlmeidaIndividual all-around13.7669.60014.06614.23314.30012.80078.76545Did not advance
Floor13.76613.76641Did not advance
Pommel horse9.6009.60075Did not advance
Rings14.06614.06614Did not advance
Parallel bars14.30014.30025Did not advance
Horizontal bar12.80012.80064Did not advance
align=left rowspan=6Vasco BarataIndividual all-around11.80011.50012.80012.90013.26613.43375.69956Did not advance
Floor11.80011.80075Did not advance
Pommel horse11.50011.50066Did not advance
Rings12.80012.80054Did not advance
Parallel bars13.26613.266=53Did not advance
Horizontal bar13.43313.43347Did not advance
Bernardo Almeida
Simão Almeida
Vasco Barata
Team all-around26.86622.73326.86627.56627.56626.233157.83021
Women
Athlete!rowspan=3
EventQualificationFinal
ApparatusTotalRankApparatusTotalRank
align=left rowspan=4Mariana PitrezIndividual all-around11.43312.93311.00010.06645.43267Did not advance
Floor11.43311.43364Did not advance
Uneven bars11.00011.00051Did not advance
Balance beam10.06610.06675Did not advance

Trampoline

Portugal qualified four athletes in four events, based on the results at the 2014 European Trampoline Championships.

Athlete!rowspan=2
EventQualificationFinal
ScoreRankScoreRank
Diogo GanchinhoMen's individual104.445 7 13.245 6
Ricardo SantosMen's individual103.365 10Did not advance
Diogo Ganchinho
Ricardo Santos
Men's synchronized47.800 11Did not advance
Ana RenteWomen's individual95.885 11Did not advance
Beatriz MartinsWomen's individual93.575 15Did not advance
Ana Rente
Beatriz Martins
Women's synchronized83.000 6 44.500

Judo

See main article: Judo at the 2015 European Games. Portugal qualified 14 athletes in 12 events, based on the International Judo Federation world ranking list announced on 2 March 2015.

Men
Athlete!rowspan=2
EventRound of 64Round of 32Round of 16QuarterfinalsSemifinalsRepechageGold/Bronze matchRank
Opposition
Result
Opposition
Result
Opposition
Result
Opposition
Result
Opposition
Result
Opposition
Result
Opposition
Result
Nuno Carvalho–60 kg
L 0s3–0
Did not advance17–32
Diogo Césaralign=left rowspan=2–66 kg
W 100s1–0

L 0s3–100s1
Did not advance9–16
Sergiu Oleinic
W 100–0s2

W 1s2–0s1

W 100s1–0

L 0s2–100s1

L 0–12s2
5
André Alvesalign=left rowspan=2–73 kg
W 100s2–0s3

L 0s3–1s1
Did not advance9–16
Jorge Fernandes
W 1s1–0

L 0s1–100
Did not advance9–16
Carlos Luzalign=left rowspan=2–81 kg
W 11s3–0s1

L 0s2–0s1
Did not advance9–16
Diogo Lima
L 1s2–1s2
Did not advance17–32
Célio Dias–90 kg
L 0–101
Did not advance17–32
Jorge Fonseca–100 kg
W 2s2–0s2

W 101s3–0s2

W 100–0s2

L 10s2–0s3

L 0s1–100
5
André Alves
Célio Dias
Jorge Fonseca
Carlos Luz
Sergiu Oleinic
Team
Women
Athlete!rowspan=2
EventRound of 32Round of 16QuarterfinalsSemifinalsRepechageGold/Bronze matchRank
Opposition
Result
Opposition
Result
Opposition
Result
Opposition
Result
Opposition
Result
Opposition
Result
Leandra Freitas–48 kg
W 1s3–0

L 0s2–101s1
Did not advance9–16
Joana Ramos–52 kg
L 0s1–0
Did not advance17–32
Telma Monteiro–57 kg
W 0s2–0s3

W 0s1–0s2

W 11s3–0s2

W 110–0
Ana Cachola–63 kg
W 100–0

W 1s2–0s1

L 0–101

W 3s1–0

L 0–1s1
5
Yahima Ramirez–78 kg
L 0s3–0s2
Did not advance17–32

Karate

See main article: Karate at the 2015 European Games. Portugal qualified one athlete, based on the results at the 2015 European Karate Championships.

Athlete!rowspan=2
EventElimination roundSemifinalsGold/Bronze matchRank
Opposition
Result
Opposition
Result
Opposition
Result
PointsPlaceOpposition
Result
Opposition
Result
Filipe ReisMen's kumite +84 kg
L 1–2

L 0–6

L 0–4
04Did not advance8

Shooting

See main article: Shooting at the 2015 European Games. Portugal qualified four athletes in six events, based on the rankings announced by the European Shooting Confederation.

Athlete!rowspan=2
EventQualificationSemifinalsFinal
PointsRankPointsRankPointsRank
João AzevedoMen's trap119 14Did not advance
align=left rowspan=2João CostaMen's 10 m air pistol583 3 201.5
Men's 50 m pistol550 14Did not advance
José FariaMen's trap116 24Did not advance
align=left rowspan=2Joana CastelãoWomen's 10 m air pistol375 25Did not advance
Women's 25 m pistol561 27Did not advance
João Costa
Joana Castelão
Mixed 10 m air pistol473 9Did not advance

Swimming

See main article: Swimming at the 2015 European Games. Portugal has qualified for nine individual quota places,[2] based on a ranking list announced by the Ligue Européenne de Natation, accounting the results per NOC from the past three European Junior Swimming Championships.

Table tennis

See main article: Table tennis at the 2015 European Games. Portugal qualified two teams of three players (one team per gender) based on the results at the 2014 European Table Tennis Championships. Two players from each team also competed in the respective singles event.

Athlete!rowspan=2
EventRound 1Round 2Round 3QuarterfinalsSemifinalsGold or Bronze medal matchRank
Opposition
Result
Opposition
Result
Opposition
Result
Opposition
Result
Opposition
Result
Opposition
Result
align=left rowspan=2Men's singles
W 4–2

W 4–2

L 0–4
Did not advance5–8
Marcos Freitas
W 4–0

W 4–2

L 1–4
Did not advance5–8
Tiago Apolónia
Marcos Freitas
João Geraldo
Men's team
W 3–1

W 3–0

W 3–2

W 3–0
Yu Fualign=left rowspan=2Women's singles
L 1–4
Did not advance17–32
Leila Oliveira
L 3–4
Did not advance33–47
Yu Fu
Ana Neves
Leila Oliveira
Women's team
L 1–3
Did not advance9

Taekwondo

See main article: Taekwondo at the 2015 European Games. Portugal qualified four athletes, based on the Olympic Ranking list announced by the World Taekwondo Federation on 31 March 2015.

Athlete!rowspan=2
EventPreliminary roundQuarterfinalsRepechageSemifinalsGold or Bronze medal matchRank
Opposition
Result
Opposition
Result
Opposition
Result
Opposition
Result
Opposition
Result
Rui BragançaMen's −58 kg
W 12–0

W 13–7

W 11–4

W 6–5
Mário SilvaMen's −68 kg
W 12–6

L 2–10

L 6–12
Did not advance7
Júlio FerreiraMen's −80 kg
W 10–4

W 8–7

L 2–6

W 6–5
Joana CunhaWomen's −57 kg
L 0–1
Did not advance11

Triathlon

See main article: Triathlon at the 2015 European Games. Portugal qualified five athletes in two events, based on the European Triathlon Union 2014 Points List rankings on 31 December 2014.[19] [20] [21]

Triathlon results[22] [23] !Athlete!Event!Swim (1.5 km)!Trans 1!Bike (40 km)!Trans 2!Run (10 km)!Total Time!Rank
Pedro Palmaalign=left rowspan=3Men's20:210:431:00:190:2532:251:54:1334
João Pereira19:280:4257:420:2431:301:49:468
João Silva19:300:4357:400:2430:251:48:42
Ana Ramosalign=left rowspan=2Women's23:100:58
Melanie Santos20:450:491:06:230:2839:462:08:1125

Wrestling

See main article: Wrestling at the 2015 European Games. Portugal qualified five athletes, based on the results at the 2014 European Wrestling Championships.

Freestyle

Athlete!rowspan=2
EventQualification1/8 FinalsQuarterfinalsRepechage 1Repechage 2SemifinalsGold/Bronze matchRank
Opposition
Result
Opposition
Result
Opposition
Result
Opposition
Result
Opposition
Result
Opposition
Result
Opposition
Result
Liliana SantosWomen's freestyle 48 kg
L 1–4

L 0–3
Did not advance13
Vânia GuerreiroWomen's freestyle 53 kg
L 0–5
Did not advance16

Greco-Roman

Athlete!rowspan=2
EventQualification1/8 FinalsQuarterfinalsRepechage 1Repechage 2SemifinalsGold/Bronze matchRank
Opposition
Result
Opposition
Result
Opposition
Result
Opposition
Result
Opposition
Result
Opposition
Result
Opposition
Result
João CarvalhoMen's Greco-Roman 59 kg
L 0–3
Did not advance18
Hugo PassosMen's Greco-Roman 66 kg
L 1–3
Did not advance22
Zurab BekauriMen's Greco-Roman 71 kg
L 0–5
Did not advance15

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Countries – Portugal. Baku 2015 European Games. 28 June 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20170623235046/http://www.baku2015.com/countries/country=por/index.html. 23 June 2017. usurped.
  2. Web site: 99 atletas lusos apurados para a 1ª edição Jogos Europeus Baku 2015. 99 Portuguese athletes qualified for the 1st edition of the European Games Baku 2015. Olympic Committee of Portugal. 12 April 2015. 10 April 2015.
  3. Web site: Sobe para 101 o número de atletas apurados para Baku 2015. Number of athletes qualified for Baku 2015 rises to 101. Olympic Committee of Portugal. 31 May 2015. pt. 12 May 2015.
  4. Web site: Lista final de atletas para Baku 2015. Final list of athletes for Baku 2015. Olympic Committee of Portugal. 5 June 2015. pt. 4 June 2015.
  5. Web site: Casos clínicos obrigam a alterações na lista de atletas da Missão Baku 2015. Clinical cases force changes in the list of athletes of the Baku 2015 mission. Olympic Committee of Portugal. 14 June 2015. pt. 12 June 2015.
  6. Web site: José Garcia é o Chefe de Missão para o Rio 2016. José Garcia is the chief of mission for Rio 2016. Olympic Committee of Portugal. 31 May 2015. pt. 25 February 2015.
  7. Web site: João Costa será porta-estandarte na abertura dos Jogos Europeus Baku 2015. João Costa will be the flagbearer at the opening of the Baku 2015 European Games. Olympic Committee of Portugal. 3 June 2015. pt. 3 June 2015.
  8. Web site: Telma Monteiro porta-estandarte no encerramento. Telma Monteiro, flagbearer at the closing [ceremony]. Olympic Committee of Portugal. 27 June 2015. pt. 27 June 2015.
  9. Web site: BWF World Rankings. Badminton World Federation. 22 June 2015. 3 March 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160303235700/http://www.bwfbadminton.org/page.aspx?id=14955. dead.
  10. Web site: European Games Baku 2015 coming into focus. Beach Soccer Worldwide. 28 September 2014. 3 September 2014.
  11. News: De bicicleta chegou a décima medalha!. The tenth medal came with a bicycle [kick]!. 28 June 2015. Olympic Committee of Portugal. 28 June 2015. pt.
  12. Web site: Beach Soccer – Team Roster – Portugal. Baku 2015 European Games. 24 June 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150624203105/http://www.baku2015.com/en_externalmodules/BF/pdf/BFM400005_C33_6_POR.pdf. 24 June 2015. usurped. PDF. 23 June 2015.
  13. Web site: Cycling Road – Men's Road Race – Final Results. Baku 2015 European Games. 21 June 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150621211306/http://www.baku2015.com/en_externalmodules/CR/pdf/CRM012101_C73R_5.pdf. 21 June 2015. usurped. PDF. 21 June 2015.
  14. Web site: Cycling Road – Men's Individual Time Trial – Results. Baku 2015 European Games. 18 June 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20171013174811/http://www.baku2015.com/en_externalmodules/CR/pdf/CRM011101_C73T_12.pdf. 13 October 2017. usurped. PDF. 18 June 2015.
  15. Web site: Cycling Road – Women's Road Race – Final Results. Baku 2015 European Games. 20 June 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150620191106/http://www.baku2015.com/en_externalmodules/CR/pdf/CRW012101_C73R_2.pdf. 20 June 2015. usurped. PDF. 20 June 2015.
  16. Web site: Cycling Mountain Bike – Men's Cross-country – Results. Baku 2015 European Games. 18 June 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150620154240/http://www.baku2015.com/en_externalmodules/CM/pdf/CMM021101_C73A_6.pdf. 20 June 2015. usurped. PDF. 18 June 2015.
  17. Web site: Cycling Mountain Bike – Women's Cross-country – Results. Baku 2015 European Games. 18 June 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150620154235/http://www.baku2015.com/en_externalmodules/CM/pdf/CMW021101_C73A_1.pdf. 20 June 2015. usurped. PDF. 18 June 2015.
  18. Web site: Archived copy . 2014-03-30 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140102200335/http://www.webfpg.com/FFgExport/2013_ARQUES/Resultat/pdf/SEN_Results_Mixed_Pair%27s_Finals.pdf . 2014-01-02 . dead .
  19. Web site: Triatlo nos primeiros Jogos Europeus. Triathlon at the first European Games. Federação de Triatlo de Portugal. 14 June 2015. pt. 8 June 2015.
  20. Web site: ETU Points List – Men's standings. International Triathlon Union. 14 June 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150620205914/http://www.triathlon.org/uploads/docs/iturankseurpl2014m23.pdf. 20 June 2015. live. 13 November 2014.
  21. Web site: ETU Points List – Women's standings. International Triathlon Union. 14 June 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150620205819/http://www.triathlon.org/uploads/docs/iturankseurpl2014f26.pdf. 20 June 2015. live. 12 December 2014.
  22. Web site: Men's Triathlon – Official Results. Baku 2015 European Games. 14 June 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150620173835/http://www.baku2015.com/en_externalmodules/TR/pdf/TRM001101_C73B_8.pdf. 20 June 2015. usurped. PDF. 14 June 2015.
  23. Web site: Women's Triathlon – Official Results. Baku 2015 European Games. 14 June 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150624152425/http://www.baku2015.com/en_externalmodules/TR/pdf/TRW001101_C73B_13.pdf. 24 June 2015. usurped. PDF. 14 June 2015.