The final stage of the Portuguese National Under‑18 Women’s Basketball Championship took place in May at the Pavilhão da Física in Torres Vedras.   As the country’s main youth competition in this age group, it brought together four of the strongest teams in Portugal: CRC Quinta dos Lombos, Sporting CP, CLIP Teams and CPN.  Sporting CP finished at the top to claim the national title, with CRC Quinta dos Lombos securing second place, while CPN concluded the tournament in fourth place.   CLIP Teams delivered a particularly positive campaign, competing strongly against top opposition and earning an impressive third-place finish! Individual performances were also recognised through the selection of the All-Star Five, which included CLIP Teams' Maria Marcelino! Congratulations!   Overall, the competition highlighted the quality and promise of youth women’s basketball in Portugal, with CLIP Teams standing out for their strong, spirited performances and securing a well-deserved place among the top three teams in the country. We couldn't be more proud!

In honour of World Children’s Day, CLIP joined Ajudaris in the celebration at Hospital Pedro Hispano as an ambassador of affection, bringing warmth, joy, and emotional connection to young patients and their families.   This special participation reflects a broader mission led by Ajudaris, which is taking significant steps toward building yet another meaningful and inspiring story.   Ajudaris is expanding its impact nationwide, with the goal of bringing color, joy, and comfort to children who are hospitalized, institutionalized, or attending pediatric consultations across Portugal and the Islands. This ambitious initiative will reach a wide network of care, including 58 pediatric units, 4 Family Health Units, and 23 residential care homes for children and young people.    Through this initiative, Ajudaris aims to go beyond immediate emotional support by fostering different forms of literacy — linguistic, verbal, and aesthetic. Ultimately, these efforts contribute to what they call “literacy of the heart,” nurturing empathy, expression, and human connection in children facing vulnerable situations.    CLIP's presence symbolizes this mission in action, transforming moments of difficulty into opportunities for joy, imagination, and affection.