Madeiran pairs Mariana Valdez/Marta Mendes and Leonardo Roque/Vicente Freitas finished their participation in the Final Phase of the 2026 National Beach Volleyball Championship (CNVP) in 13th place in the rankings.
Mariana Valdez and Marta Mendes began the competition in Albufeira with a 2-0 loss against four-time national champions Beatriz Pinheiro/Inês Castro. In their second match on Saturday, the Madeiran duo lost a closely contested game against Íris S. Rodrigues/Inês P. Pereira, with scores of 21-19, 18-21, and 13-15, following a strong performance.
In the men's category, Leonardo Roque and Vicente Freitas faced national champions Gonçalo Sousa/Tomás Sousa, losing 2-0. Subsequently, the regional vice-champions were defeated by Bruno Fonseca/João T. Gomes, also 2-0. Despite the results, Roque and Freitas' performance highlighted their effort and dedication to the sport.