Portimão's mayor, Alvaro Bila, praised the organization of the Record Masters as an "excellent showcase for the municipality." This recent sporting competition highlighted Portimão's strengths on the national and international stage.

A competition that enhances Portimão's appeal

Alvaro Bila emphasized the importance of the Record Masters for the city, noting that the event represents a major opportunity to draw attention to Portimão. According to him, the competition provided an ideal platform to promote local infrastructure and strengthen the city's image among a broader audience. "O Record Masters é excelente para o concelho" (The Record Masters is excellent for the city), he stated. The mayor also highlighted the positive economic impact of the event, particularly due to the influx of visitors and participants. He stressed that the competition helps position Portimão as an attractive destination, both for athletes and tourists.

An event aligned with the municipal strategy

For Alvaro Bila, organizing the Record Masters fully aligns with Portimão's development strategy. He recalled that the city is banking on events of this magnitude to diversify its tourism and sports offerings. "É uma montra para o mundo" (It's a showcase for the world), he added, emphasizing the need to continue hosting high-level competitions. The mayor also mentioned that the success of the Record Masters could encourage other organizers to choose Portimão for similar events in the future. He expressed his satisfaction with the quality of the organization and the welcome given to participants and spectators.

A positive outcome for the city and its residents

Alvaro Bila gave a very positive assessment of the event, noting that the Record Masters helped unite the community around a shared project. He also highlighted the media coverage, which contributed to making Portimão known far beyond Portugal's borders. "Temos de continuar a apostar nestas iniciativas" (We must continue to invest in these initiatives), he concluded. The mayor finally thanked all those involved in organizing the competition, from volunteers to institutional partners, for their commitment and hard work. He reaffirmed the Portimão city council's determination to continue on this path to make the city a benchmark for sporting events.