Amandio Brito, President-Elect of the Brava City Council, congratulates Lucy Barbosa on her victory in the Boavista ultramarathon
City of Nova Sintra, December 11, 2024 (Bravanews) - The Mayor-Elect of Brava, Amandio Brito, expressed his heartfelt congratulations to Lucy Barbosa, an athlete from Brava, for her achievement in the Boavista Ultramarathon. In a statement addressed to Bravanews, Brito highlighted Lucy's achievement as a true inspiration for the youth of the island and of Cape Verde as a whole.
“To Lucy Barbosa, from Brava, my heartfelt congratulations for having been able to raise the name of this beloved island of ours, but above all, for having given a clear signal to our young people and to all of us, that it is worth always believing!” said Amandio Brito, praising the athlete’s spirit of perseverance and overcoming.
The president-elect also stressed that Lucy Barbosa’s victory is a reflection of Brava’s strength and unity. “Brava is alive and will continue to be so because we are all united to rewrite and write its name at the top of the achievements of our country!” added Brito, reinforcing the importance of believing in the potential of the island and its inhabitants.
Lucy Barbosa's victory in the Boavista Ultramarathon not only brought pride to Brava, but also served as an example of dedication and courage, reaffirming the essential role of sport in the development and promotion of the Cape Verde islands.
