The increase in public investment in sports is one of the Government’s priorities to foster sporting practice, support high performance and enhance the role of the federations throughout the country.

In this framework, the Government will give another 5 million euros to the national sports system, reinforcing a more balanced funding model that is adjusted to the current scenario.

The investment’s distribution sets:

• 2 million euros to boost the sporting federations and the Olympic and Paralympic Committees’ regular activities

• 2 million euros to assist high performance sports and the national teams, strengthening the preparation conditions and participation in international competitions

• 1 million euros to acknowledge and support excellence for Portuguese athletes and teams

The Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports Margarida Balseiro Lopes claims that "this strengthening of investment represents a clear commitment to enhance sports as a fundamental pillar for social cohesion, public health, and Portugal’s affirmation in the world".

This measure is added to the 62 million euros already under execution to support the federations, high performance, and promote sports.