The Cape Verdean powerlifting team made history at the 2026 African Championship, held in Potchefstroom, South Africa, from October 30 to November 7. The team of three athletes, Jeisson Carvalho, Evilson Tavares, and Ledna da Silva, won a total of five medals. This achievement marks a significant milestone for Cape Verde in the sport of powerlifting. The team's success is a testament to their hard work and dedication.
Evilson Tavares made history by becoming the first Cape Verdean athlete to win an international gold medal in powerlifting. He won the gold medal in the men's 120kg category in the bench press event. Tavares also won a silver medal in the men's 120kg category in the powerlifting event. His achievements have brought pride to his country and his team. Tavares' success is a significant breakthrough for Cape Verde in the sport.
The Cape Verdean team won a total of five medals, including one gold and four silver medals. Ledna da Silva won a silver medal in the women's 63kg category in the powerlifting event. Jeisson Carvalho won a silver medal in the men's +120kg category in the powerlifting event and another silver medal in the same category in the bench press event. The team's overall performance was impressive, and their achievements are a testament to their skill and determination.
The Cape Verdean powerlifting team was made up of athletes from the Santiago Norte region. Jeisson Carvalho and Evilson Tavares are from Santiago Norte, while Ledna da Silva is also from Santiago Norte but resides in France. The team's success is a reflection of the region's talent and dedication to the sport. The team's achievements have brought recognition to their region and their country.
The Cape Verdean Federation of Weightlifting (FECAH) congratulated the team on their historic participation and thanked their partners and supporters. According to FECAH President Bino Santos, the five medals won by the team reflect the federation's investment in the sport of powerlifting. The team's success is a result of their hard work and the support they received from their federation and sponsors.
The FECAH expressed their pride in the team's achievements, citing their "talento, determination and spirit of superação". The federation's Facebook page highlighted the team's success, stating that they had put Cape Verde on the continental map. The team's achievements have inspired others to take up the sport and have brought recognition to their country.
The 2026 African Powerlifting Championship was a significant event for the sport, and Cape Verde's team made a lasting impact. The team's success will inspire others to take up the sport, and their achievements will be remembered for years to come. The team's victory is a testament to their skill, determination, and hard work.
Key points
- Cape Verde's powerlifting team wins five medals at the 2026 African Championship in South Africa.
- Evilson Tavares becomes the first Cape Verdean athlete to win an international gold medal in powerlifting.
- The team's success is a result of their hard work, dedication, and the support of their federation and sponsors.
