Hospital da Luz Clínica da Figueira da Foz has entered into a new sponsorship partnership with Patrícia Batista and Afonso Costa, outstanding athletes from Associação Desportiva Naval Remo (ADNR) in Figueira da Foz . This alliance reinforces the healthcare institution’s commitment to supporting regional sport and local talent that elevates Portugal’s name to the highest levels of competition. Patrícia Batista and Afonso Costa, key members of Portugal’s Coastal Rowing National Team, are currently part of the Olympic Project with their sights firmly set on Los Angeles 2028. This will be a historic edition of the sport, marking the first-ever inclusion of Coastal Rowing in the official Olympic Games programme. "The demands of Olympic-level Coastal Rowing leave no room for mistakes in preparation. Having the support of Hospital da Luz Clínica da Figueira da Foz gives us the security and essential medical support we need to focus 100% on our main goal: representing Portugal with pride in Los Angeles 2028," said athletes Patrícia Batista and Afonso Costa. "At Hospital da Luz, we believe that supporting sport also means promoting health, prevention and well-being within the community. This partnership with Patrícia Batista and Afonso Costa, Naval Remo athletes with Olympic ambitions, is aligned with Luz Saúde’s core values: clinical excellence, proximity, innovation, responsibility and commitment to people and the community. We are extremely proud to contribute, through our Sports Medicine team, to ensuring that these athletes have access to the best clinical and physical support as they prepare for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games," said Pedro Beja Afonso, Administrator of Hospital da Luz units in Portugal’s Central Region. "We are immensely proud to see Patrícia’s and Afonso’s talent and dedication recognized by an institution as prestigious as Hospital da Luz. This partnership is a cornerstone of our crew’s preparation for Los Angeles 2028. Having clinical and sports support of this caliber, right here in our region, gives us the confidence and structure needed to help our champions perform at the highest level while proudly carrying the name of Naval Remo, Figueira da Foz and Portugal onto the international stage," highlighted ADNR President Nelson Silva. Through this sponsorship, Hospital da Luz aims to provide these champions with outstanding clinical and physical support , ensuring that the demands of elite-level competition are matched by the highest standards of medical care. As a central part of this agreement, both rowers proudly assume the role of Sports Medicine Ambassadors for Hospital da Luz Figueira da Foz . Coastal Rowing is a demanding discipline contested in open waters, often under challenging and unpredictable conditions involving waves, wind and tides. The resilience and adaptability required of athletes make highly specialized medical and sports support an essential component of success. *english translation generated with AI and reviewed by the editorial team
