Photographer Octávio Passos, from the island of Madeira, won three medals at the World Sport Photography Awards 2023, one of the largest and most competitive sports photography competitions in the world, he announced.

In this competition, the professional won the Silver Medal in the General category, in which more than 700 photographers from more than 70 countries entered.

But it did not stop here. Octávio Passos also took home the Gold medal in the ‘Water’ category and the Bronze medal in the ‘Golf’ category.

The photographer has already reacted to the victories in a post on his Facebook page, in which he guaranteed to be “overflowing with pride”.

“It is not every day that we receive news like this (…) This is a reflection of all the dedication and passion I have for my profession, of all the sacrifices I make and of all the competition I have within me to be a better person and professional every day,” he said, recalling the sacrifices made to pursue his dream.

“It is not easy to be away from my family for so many weeks during a year, it is not easy to miss moments of my children’s growth”, he revealed, leaving a special thanks to his wife who “holds the boat” daily.

in Jornal da Madeira

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