The Liga Portugal Arena in Porto hosted, on Monday, November 3rd, the 16th University Sports Gala - a night dedicated to recognizing the talent, dedication, and achievements that shaped Portuguese university sports over the past year.

The Gala, organised by Portugal University Sports Federation, was attended by institutional figures and sports representatives, who attended the recognition of athletes, clubs, and entities that stood out for their dedication to university sports in the 2024/2025 season.

The event was moderated by Beatriz Marques and Francisco Rodrigues, who welcomed the audience before the official speeches by FADU Portugal’s President, Ricardo Nora, and the Secretary of State for Sports, Pedro Dias.

The evening paid tribute to Portuguese medalists from the Rhine-Ruhr 2025 World University Games and the 2025 European Universities Championships, where Portugal achieved its second-best performance in history. Among the presenters of these awards was Matjaz Pecovnik, EUSA Secretary General, who also attended the Gala.

Several awards were presented, including the Sports Ethics Award to Rosa Mota for her exemplary sportsmanship, the Media Partner Award to Miguel Barroso of RTP, and the Institutional Prestige Award to Turismo de Portugal for promoting the country as a destination for university sports.

The Individual Prestige Award was awarded to Bruno Barracosa, former FADU President (2010–2013), recently elected 1st Vice-President of EUSA - making him the highest-ranking Portuguese executive in European university sports.

The University Clubs Trophy (TUC), awarded annually to the FADU club with the best overall results in the National University Championships, was presented to the University of Porto.

One of the most anticipated moments of the evening was the presentation of the Best of the Year Awards, recognizing the athletes, teams, and coaches who stood out during the 2024/2025 season.

For more information, please see https://www.fadu.pt/