Estoril, Portugal – April 2024 – 967 young athletes, 115 coaches divided into nine delegations representing the Salesian presences of the Province of Portugal (por), competed from 25 to 28 April in the six sports disciplines planned for the 28th edition of the Salesian National Games. Futsal, basketball, volleyball, table tennis, swimming and chess competitions were held under the Salesian values of friendship, sharing, mutual respect and fairness. In addition to the games, there were dance shows, music with 50 artists involved and moments of prayer. The event was made possible thanks to the work of 279 staff and volunteers, 32 referees, technical teams, families and sponsoring bodies. The National Salesian Games have been held every year in Portugal since 1992 with the aim of bringing together athletes and educational-pastoral communities in a family moment according to the Salesian style of educating and evangelising.