Career
Joaquim Videira started fencing under the direction of his coach, the Hélder Alves. He represented the following clubs:
Presently - Associação dos Antigos Alunos do Colégio Militar
2004-2006 - Centro de Convívio e Desportivo de Vale de Milhaços
2002-2004 - Associação dos Pupilos do Exército
1996-2002 - Instituto Militar dos Pupilos do Exército
He is one of a few competition fencers who use the French grip as opposed to the pistol. lieutenant is important to distinguish the fair play of this athlete which has given him the Fair Play Award of the National Olympic Committee of Portugal.
During a fight in the World Championship, Videira refused a point after he touched with his sword on the floor.
He convinced the jury but lost the combat being eliminated from the competition. At the Beijing Olympics in 2008 he was eliminated in the second round.
Videira is also an Electronics Engineer with a degree from the Faculty of Engineering of the Oporto"s University. He will follow his academic studies by taking a master"s degree.
Individual results up to 10th place
2008
6th Lisbon World Cup
8th Bern World Cup
2007
1st Sydney World Cup
3rd Paris World Cup
3rd Bogotá World Cup
3rd World Ranking (Best ever)
2006
2nd Turin World Championships
5th Montreal Grand Prix
9th Kish Island World Cup
2005
7th Copenhagen European Championships
Youth (2000-2005)
3rd Ponte de Sôr World Cup
3rd Cairo World Cup
3rd Conegliano European Junior Championships
5th Helsinki World Cup
5th Catania World Cup
5th Bratislava World Cup
5th Junior World Ranking
6th Luxemburg World Cup.