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Cabo Verde honors boxer David de Pina

The Cape Verdean President awarded David de Pina the Medal of Merit for the country's first Olympic medal.

10 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Cape Verde has awarded the Medal of Merit First Class to boxer David de Pina. The decoration was determined by a presidential decree published recently.

The President of Cape Verde, José Maria Neves, emphasized the importance of this achievement, which marks the country's first Olympic medal, obtained during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.

This award is an official acknowledgment of the athlete's exceptional performance, reflecting a significant milestone for Cape Verdean sports.

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