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Sport · Funchal · 31 July 2026

Penalty for time-wasting in Madeira sports competitions

A proposal to penalize athletes who deliberately waste time in sports competitions was discussed in Madeira.

A proposal to penalize athletes who adopt time-wasting tactics in sports competitions has been discussed at a regional level.

The idea aims to ensure the fluidity and sporting spirit of events, discouraging behaviors that artificially prolong their duration.

The debate on implementing such rules seeks to balance sporting strategy with competitive fairness for all participants.

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