Elite Training Camps: the 15th edition was a success

During the 6th edition of the Elite Training Camps for women – which runs from Sunday, July 20, to Saturday, July 26, at Benfica Campus –, 40 young women between the ages of 12 and 19 from various locations had the opportunity to meet with Inspiradoras Pauleta and Chandra Davidson, who answered questions about their routines and challenges as professional athletes and took a group photo with the participants. Chandra Davidson also signed autographs for the entire group and made sure to take photos with three fellow Canadians.

With an increase in the number of participants compared to 2023, the 14th edition of the Elite Training Camps, which took place at Benfica Campus between June 23 and July 20, was a success. "It was the biggest edition ever. We had 418 participants. It's the recognition of people who want to experience what it's like to work at Benfica Campus," Tiago Silva, one of the program's coordinators, told BTV. In the previous year, there were 375 registrations, which shows the increase achieved. With 64 young athletes of various nationalities, the record was also broken for the women's team. “It's good to prepare for the pre-season,” says Luciana Rodrigues, who plays at university level. The 15th edition is already underway!

 On Thursday, July 24, Sport Lisboa e Benfica's professional football team held another training session in preparation for the 2025/26 season, after playing a training match against Estoril (3-0) on Wednesday, July 23. The integration of new signing Richard Ríos into the team's training at Benfica Campus was one of the highlights. See more information here

The dressing room of Sport Lisboa e Benfica's professional football team was the scene of a reunion between Otamendi and newcomer Richard Ríos, who did not hide their enthusiasm for the moment. At Benfica Campus, with a very special hug, the reception for the Colombian international on Thursday, July 24, had the warmth of a united group.